Ministry of Economy and Production Secretariat of Agriculture, Livestock, Fisheries and Food National Animal Health and Agrifood Quality Service

SENASA



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Circular Letter CFTF No. 26/2005.

NATIONAL ANIMAL HEALTH DIRECTORATE EPIDEMIOLOGY DIRECTORATE

REPUBLIC OF ARGENTINA 

### January 2007

### 1 ANNEX II

CIRCULAR LETTER CFTF No. 26/ 2005

NATIONAL AGRIFOOD INSPECTION DIRECTORATE INTERNATIONAL TRADE DIRECTORATE

BORDERS AND DOMESTIC TRADE OFFICE

Av. Paseo Colón 367, 5th floor Phone: 4331-6041/8, Ext: 1506/ 1535 (1063) Buenos Aires. FAX : 4343-5668. E-mail: fronteras@senasa.gov.ar

CIRCULAR LETTER C.F.T.F. No. 026/ 2005

FROM: Dr. Ricardo CAFFERATA Head of Office TO - All persons responsible, Supervisors and Coordinators of Zoosanitary Barriers. DATE: November 30, 2005. REF : update to Procedures Manual for Zoosanitary Barriers. ********************************************************************** For information, notification and adoption by all staff working at sanitary barrier posts.

As provided for in SENASA Resolution No. 725/05 amending the requirements for ingress and movement of susceptible live animals in Northern Patagonia A – B and Southern Patagonia, the following amendments are hereby included in the Sanitary Requirements Chapter of the Procedures Manual.

Other sanitary matters are also included herein.

Joint Disposition DNFA No. 34 - DNSA No. 08/05 (Official Journal No. 30609 of 10/3/05) authorizes ingress of fresh, de-boned, vacuum-packed pig meat for processing in SENASA approved processing plants in Northern Patagonia A that meet the sanitary requirements stated therein.

Recommendation: replace the existing Chapter with this document that includes new zoosanitary recommendations.

Sincerely,

Dr. Ricardo Cafferata Co-ordinador of Sanitary Barriers and Domestic Trade

### 2 Update to Circular Letter No. 04/2003

SANITARY REQUIREMENTS FOR REGIONS SUBJECT TO RESTRICTIONS FOR INGRESS OF FMD SUSCEPTIBLE ANIMALS



### Sanitary requirements included below are for information purposes only and should not be stated on the DTA (Animal Transit Document). The signature and stamp of the official veterinarian in the “HEALTH CERTIFICATION” box of the DTA that is issued for each shipment of animals shall be sufficient to certify conformance to these requirements.

Applicable Legislation : - SENASA Resolution No. 58/01, Joint Disposition DNFA - DNSA No. 5-18/01; DNSA

Collective Letter No. 84 of 10/08/01. - SENASA Resolution No. 139/02, Joint Disposition DNFA - DNSA No. 02-19/2002. - SENASA Resolution No. 1051/02. - Joint Disposition DNFA - DNSA No. 34-08/05. - SENASA Resolution No. 725/05.

ANIMALS:

A.- BOVINES AND OTHER FMD SUSCEPTIBLE SPECIES A comparative and illustrative table of prohibitions and restrictions applicable to ingress of live

animals is included below:

Susceptible Species. Comparative Table

SANITARY

REGION INGRESS PROHIBITED EXCEPTIONS INTRAREGIONAL MOVEMENTS

SOUTHERN

PATAGONIA Live animals of FMD susceptible species 1.- Breeding animals registered in the Herd Book originating from Northern Patagonia B , provided they comply with sanitary requirements established by DNSA.(See Annex III- Resol. 725/05) Health Certificate: DTA and General Health Certificate. 2.- FMD susceptible animals originating directly from FMD free countries or regions not subject to vaccination and recognised by OIE. Health Certificate : Entry permit issued by SENASA, Import Authorisation and international health certificateissued by country of origin. (See Annex IIIResol.725/05) 3.- In both cases animals may not be in transit through areas subject to FMD vaccination unless expressly authorised by SENASA and subject to the requirements established by DNSA. 1. NO SANITARY RESTRICTIONS. 2.- Health certificate : Animal Transit Document ( DTA)

### 3 SANITARY

REGION INGRESS PROHIBITED EXCEPTIONS INTRAREGIONAL MOVEMENTS

NORTHERN

PATAGONIA “B” Live animals of FMD susceptible species 1.- Breeding animals registered in the Herd Book, originating from Southern Patagonia, provided they comply with sanitary requirements established by DNSA. (See Annex IV- Resol.725/05) Health Certificate : DTA and General Health Certificate. 2.- FMD susceptible animals originating directly from FMD free countries or regions not subject to vaccination and recognised by OIE. Health Certificate : Entry permit issued by SENASA, Import Authorisation, and health certificate issued by country of origin. 3.- In both cases animals may not be in transit through areas subject to FMD vaccination unless expressly authorised by SENASA and subject to the requirements established by DNSA. 1. NO SANITARY RESTRICTIONS. 2.-Health Certificate : Animal Transit Document ( DTA) 3.- Animals may not be in transit through areas subject to FMD vaccination unless expressly authorised by SENASA and subject to the requirements established by DNSA. If shipment is authorized, a Sworn Statement – Shipping Route as specified in Appendix C of Resol. 725/05 shall be required.

NORTHERN

PATAGONIA “A” Cattle for fattening and breeding originating from regions to the north of Northern Patagonia A. 1.- FMD susceptible animals originating from Northern Patagonia B and Southern Patagonia provided they comply with sanitary requirements established by DNSA.(See Annex V- Resol. 725/05). 2.- FMD susceptible animals originating from the area to the north of Northern Patagonia A, for immediate slaughter at officially approved slaughterhouses that comply with sanitary biosafety standards defined by DNFA. 3.- Breeding animals registered in the Herd Book of Breeders’ Associations, originating from the area to the north of Northern Patagonia A, provided they comply with the requirements established by DNSA. 3.- Health Certificate : Animal Transit Document (DTA) and General Health Certificate (validity: 72 hours). 1.-Authorisedprovided establishments of origin and destination have completed vaccination of their cattle stock.

2.- Livestock auction and concentration markets: Establishment of origin: cattle must be vaccinated at least 30 days prior to shipment. Establishment of destination: cattle must be vaccinated 30 days before shipment arrives. 3.- Health Certificate: Animal Transit Document (DTA)

### 4 SANITARY REQUIREMENTS FOR INGRESS TO REGIONS WITH RESTRICTIONS FOR ENTRY OF FARM PRODUCTS THAT MAY SPREAD FMD

PRODUCTS NORTHERN PATAGONIA “A” NORTHERN PATAGONIA “B” SOUTHERN PATAGONIA

FRESH BEEF AND SHEEP MEAT (Chilled or

Frozen) 1. Maturated meat, free of long bones, cartilage, ganglia and visible clots, in primary packaging, with required labelling. 2.- Quarters or primal cuts free of long bones, in polyethylene bags, with label stating required information and seal number; seal. 3.- Maturated, bone-in carcasses sides shipped to officially approved slaughterhouses for de-boning as provided for in Disposition No. 19-02/02. 4.- Health Certificate : Restricted Transit Permit. 1.- De-boned maturated meat, free of cartilage, ganglia and visible clots in primary packaging, with required labelling. 2.- Health Certificate : Restricted Transit Permit. 1.- De-boned maturated meat, free of cartilage, ganglia and visible clots in primary packaging, with required labelling. 2.- Health Certificate : Restricted Transit Permit.

FRESH PIG MEAT (Chilled or

Frozen) 1.- De-boned, vacuum packed meat, ready-prepared for marketing to consumers. 2.- De-boned, vacuum packed meat, labelled as required by R.58 shipped to processing plants approved and authorised by SENASA. 2.- Health Certificate : Restricted Transit Permit. Ingress Prohibited A. Ingress

Prohibited

FRESH SAUSAGE PRODUCTS CONTAINING PIG MEAT AND BACON 1.- Vacuum packed products, ready-prepared for marketing

to consumers. 2.- Health Certificate : Restricted Transit Permit. B. Ingress Prohibited C. Ingress

Prohibited

GROUND MEAT, MEAT PATTIES, HAMBURGERS 1.- Ready-prepared for marketing to consumers. 2.- Health Certificate : Restricted Transit Permit. 1.- Ready-prepared for marketing to consumers. 2.- Health Certificate : Restricted Transit Permit. 1.- Ready-prepared for marketing to

consumers. 2.- Health Certificate : Restricted Transit Permit.

FRESH OFFALS Ingress Prohibited Ingress Prohibited Ingress Prohibited

MATURATED TRIMMINGS with fat content 1.- Maturated beef trimmings. 2.- Health Certificate Restricted Transit Permit 1.- Maturated beef trimmings. 2.- Acceptable fat content: Maximum 30%. 3.- Health Certificate Restricted Transit Permit 1.- Maturated beef trimmings. 2.- Acceptable fat

content: Maximum 30%. 3. Health Certificate Restricted Transit Permit

UNPROCESSED

ANIMAL FAT 1.- Originating from officially approved establishments. 2.- Only for processing. 3.- Health Certificate : Restricted Transit Permit. Ingress Prohibited Ingress Prohibited

MELTED ANIMAL FAT 1.- Originating from officially approved establishments. 2- Health Certificate : Restricted Transit Permit. 1.- Originating from officially approved establishments. 2- Health Certificate : Restricted Transit Permit. 1.- Originating from officially approved establishments. 2- Health Certificate : Restricted Transit

### 5 Permit. PRODUCTS NORTHERN PATAGONIA “A” NORTHERN PATAGONIA “B” SOUTHERN PATAGONIA

SMALL MEATS 1.- Thermo-processed at 70°C for 30minutes in the centre of the product. 2.- Health Certificate : Restricted Transit Permit. 1.- Thermo-processed at 70°C for 30minutes in the centre of the product. 2.- Health Certificate : Restricted Transit Permit. 1.- Thermo-processed at 70°C for 30minutes in the centre of the product. 2.- Health Certificate : Restricted Transit Permit.

DRY SAUSAGES 1.- Moisture/protein ratio < 2.25:1 or pH < 5,9. 2.- Health Certificate : Restricted Transit Permit. 1.- Moisture/protein ratio < 2.25:1 or pH < 5,9. 2.-. Health Certificate : Restricted Transit Permit. 1.- Moisture/protein ratio < 2.25:1 or pH < 5,9. 2. Health Certificate : Restricted Transit Permit.

RAW SALTED MEAT 1.- De-boned. 2.- Moisture/protein ratio < 2.25:1 3.- Salt-cured for at least 30 days. 4.- Health Certificate : Restricted Transit Permit. 1.- De-boned. 2.- Moisture/protein ratio < 2.25:1 3.- Salt-cured for at least 30 days. 4.- Health Certificate : Restricted Transit Permit. 1.- De-boned. 2.- Moisture/protein ratio < 2.25:1 3.- Salt-cured for at least 30 days. 4.- Health Certificate : Restricted Transit Permit.

SALTED TRIPE 1.- Salt-cured for at least 30 days. 2.- Health Certificate : Restricted Transit Permit. 1.- Salt-cured for at least 30 days. 2.- Health Certificate : Restricted Transit Permit. 1.- Salt-cured for at least 30 days. 2.- Health Certificate : Restricted Transit Permit.

DRY HIDES 1.- Moisture content < 16%. 2. Health Certificate : DTA and Restricted Transit Permit or DTA and Municipal Health Certificate. See Circular Letter No. 24/02. 1.- Moisture content < 16%. 2.- Health Certificate : DTA and Restricted Transit Permit or DTA and Municipal Health Certificate. See Circular Letter No. 24/02. 1.- Moisture content < 16%. 2.- Health Certificate : DTA and Restricted Transit Permit or DTA and Municipal Health Certificate. See Circular Letter No. 24/02.

SALTED HIDES AND UNPROCESSED SKINS 1.- Salt-cured for at least 28 days. 2.- Health Certificate : DTA and Restricted Transit Permit or DTA and Municipal Health Certificate. See Circular Letter No. 24/02. 1.- Salt-cured for at least 28 days. 2.- Health Certificate : DTA and Restricted Transit Permit or DTA and Municipal Health Certificate. See Circular Letter No. 24/02. 1.- Salt-cured for at least 28 days. 2.- Health Certificate : DTA and Restricted Transit Permit or DTA and Municipal Health Certificate. See Circular Letter No. 24/02.

GREASY HAIR

AND WOOL 1.- Stored at point of origin for at least 60 days. 2.- Shipped packaged and covered, no stops en route permitted. 3.- General Health Certificate 1.- Stored at point of origin for at least 60 days. 2.- Shipped packaged and covered, no stops en route permitted. 3.- General Health Certificate 1.- Stored at point of origin for at least 60 days. 2.- Shipped packaged and covered, no stops en route permitted. 3.- General Health Certificate GAME TROPHIES AND SKINS OF FMD SUSCEPTIBLE ANIMALS 1.- Subject to physical or chemical treatment. 2.- General Health Certificate 1.- Subject to physical or chemical treatment. 2.- General Health Certificate 1.- Subject to physical or chemical treatment. 2.- General Health Certificate

BALES. HAY, STRAW, ROLLS, COMPOUND FEED 1.- Minimum storage: Three (3) months. 2.- General Health Certificate. 3.- Truck wash and disinfection certificate. 1.- Minimum storage: Three (3) months. 2.- General Health Certificate. 3.- Truck wash and disinfection certificate. 1.- Minimum storage: Three (3) months. 2.- General Health Certificate. 3.- Truck wash and

### 6 disinfection certificate. PRODUCTS NORTHERN PATAGONIA “A” NORTHERN PATAGONIA “B” SOUTHERN PATAGONIA

SEMEN AND

EMBRYOS 1.- Originating from SENASA approved establishments. 1.- Originating from SENASA approved establishments. Health requirements: See Circular Letter No. 32/02 3.- Health Certificate General Health Certificate 1.- Originating from SENASA approved establishments. Health requirements: See Circular Letter No. 32/02 3.- Health Certificate General Health Certificate

THERMOPROCESSED ANIMAL PRODUCTS 1.- Thermo-processed at 70°C for 30minutes in the centre of the product. 2.- Health Certificate : Restricted Transit Permit. Thermo-processed at 70°C for 30minutes in the centre of the product. 2.- Health Certificate : Restricted Transit Permit. Thermo-processed at 70°C for 30minutes in the centre of the product. 2.- Health Certificate : Restricted Transit Permit. MEAT, BONE AND BLOOD MEALS 1.- Ingress permitted. 2.- Health Certificate : Restricted Transit Permit. 1.- Ingress permitted. 2.- Health Certificate : Restricted Transit Permit. 1.- Ingress permitted. 2.- Health Certificate : Restricted Transit Permit.

FEED 1.- Originating from SENASA approved mills. 2.- Health Certificate : Restricted Transit Permit. 1.- Originating from SENASA approved mills. 2.- Health Certificate : Restricted Transit Permit. 1.- Originating from SENASA approved mills. 2.- Health Certificate : Restricted Transit Permit. FORRAGE,

GRAINS, COMPOUND FEED AND MILL

BY-PRODUCTS FOR FEED 1. Shipped in bulk or individually packaged. 1. Shipped in bulk or individually packaged. 1. Shipped in bulk or individually packaged.

BEEHIVES, CORES, LIVE BEES 1.- Originating from holdings with no signs of FMD in the last sixty (60) days. 2.- Health Certificate : Transit permit for Beehives, Cores and Live Bees. See Circular Letter No. 29/02. 1.- Originating from holdings with no signs of FMD in the last sixty (60) days. 2.- Health Certificate : Transit permit for Beehives, Cores and Live Bees. See Circular Letter No. 29/02. 1.- Originating from holdings with no signs of FMD in the last sixty (60) days. 2.- Health Certificate : Transit permit for Beehives, Cores and Live Bees. See Circular Letter No. 29/02.

DAIRY PRODUCTS USED AS FEED 1.- Products made from pasteurised milk (two pasteurisations or UHT). 2.- Originating from establishments approved by SENASA. 3.- Commercial documents. 4.- Health Certificate stating required heat treatment. General Health Certificate. 1.- Products made from pasteurised milk (two pasteurisations or UHT). 2.- Originating from establishments approved by SENASA. 3.- Commercial documents. 4.- Health Certificate stating required heat treatment. General Health Certificate. 1.- Products made from pasteurised milk (two pasteurisations or UHT). 2.- Originating from establishments approved by SENASA. 3.- Commercial documents. 4.- Health Certificate stating required heat

treatment. General Health Certificate.

### 7 PRODUCTS NORTHERN PATAGONIA “A” NORTHERN PATAGONIA “B” SOUTHERN PATAGONIA

DAIRY PRODUCTS FOR HUMAN CONSUMPTION 1.- Products made from pasteurised milk. 2.- Originating from establishments approved by SENASA. 3.- Commercial documents. 4.- No Health Certificate is required. 1.- Products made from pasteurised milk. 2.- Originating from establishments approved by SENASA. 3.- Commercial documents. 4.- No Health Certificate is required. 1.- Products made from pasteurised milk. 2.- Originating from establishments approved by SENASA. 3.- Commercial documents. 4.- No Health Certificate is required.

IMPORTED PRODUCTS 1.- Prior authorisation of the Imports Office to enter the region is required. 2.- Health Certificate: Restricted Transit Permit (including certification of country or region of origin). 1.- Prior authorisation of the Imports Office to enter the region is required. 2.- Health Certificate: Restricted Transit Permit (including certification of country or region of origin). 1.- Prior authorisation of the Imports Office to enter the region is required. 2.- Health Certificate: Restricted Transit Permit (including certification of country or region of origin).

PRODUCTS CONTAINING

IMPORTED RAW MATERIAL 1.- Prior authorisation of the Imports Office to enter the region is required. 2.- Health Certificate: Restricted Transit Permit (including certification of country or region of origin). 1.- Prior authorisation of the Imports Office to enter the region is required. 2.- Health Certificate: Restricted Transit Permit (including certification of country or region of origin). 1.- Prior authorisation of the Imports Office to enter the region is required. 2.- Health Certificate: Restricted Transit Permit (including certification of country or region of origin). POULTRY TANKAGE 1.- General Health Certificate stating origin of the birds. 1.- General Health Certificate stating origin of the birds. 1.- General Health Certificate stating origin of the birds. MANURE OF SUSCEPTIBLE SPECIES INGRESS PROHIBITED INGRESS PROHIBITED INGRESS PROHIBITED SOIL (originating from

cattle holdings located to the

north of the Barrancas / Colorado River) INGRESS PROHIBITED INGRESS PROHIBITED INGRESS

PROHIBITED

SANITARY REQUIREMENTS FOR REGIONS NOT SUBJECT TO RESTRICTIONS FOR INGRESS OF ANIMAL PRODUCTS, BY-PRODUCTS AND DERIVED PRODUCTS

Ingress of animal products, by-products and derived products into the MESOPOTAMIA, NORTHEAST AND CUYO regions of Argentina is authorised provided products are certified as required in SENASA resolutions governing domestic trade. See Circular Letter No. 08/04 and amendments.