Veterinary Health Certificate for Export of

Hedgehogs and Tenrecs from ___________________________________________ 

to the United States of America 

National Veterinary Authority Date of Issue Certificate Number 

CERTIFICATION: 

The animal(s) described below have been inspected and/or tested for the relevant diseases specified on the USDA-APHIS, VS Live Animal Imports website, and 

conform the current veterinary requirements of the United States. 

1. Name and Address of Importer: 2. Address of Final Destination (if different from importer): 

3. Address of Origin for Animal(s): 4. Address(es) of Other Locations of Residence for Animal(s) Immediately 

Before Importation: 

5. Country of Origin: 6. US State of Destination: 

7. Port/Airport of Embarkation: 8. US Port/Airport of Entry: 

9. Means of Transport: 10. Date of Shipment: 

11. Total Quantity of Animals: 12. Total Number of Packages/Containers: 

13. Container/ Transport Crate Numbers: 

14. Intended Use of Animal(s): 15. Official Transportation Seal Numbers: 

16. Identification of Animal(s): 

Age Description/Identification 

Species/Breed Sex (Months) (markings, transponder, tag 

number, etc.) 

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This health certificate is valid for 30 days from issue 
Veterinary Health Certificate for Export of

Hedgehogs and Tenrecs from ___________________________________________ 

to the United States of America 

National Veterinary Authority Date of Issue Certificate Number 

Certification Statements: 

II. Health Information 

I , the undersigned, certify that the animal(s) described above meet the following requirements: 

1. Said animal(s) has/have never been to a region where foot-and-mouth disease exists 

2. Said animal(s) has/have not commingled with any other hedgehog or tenrec that originated in, or has 

ever been in, a region where foot-and-mouth disease exists. 

3. On _______________________ (date), being not more than 72 hours prior to loading for export, I examined 

said animal(s) and found them to be free from clinical signs or symptoms of infectious or contagious 

disease, including infestation with ectoparasites and are in my opinion fit for the intended journey. 

4. On _______________________ (date), being at least 72 hours, but not more than 14 days prior to loading, 

all body surfaces of said animal(s) were treated under my supervision for the removal of ectoparasites, 

by using the following licensed product at concentrations required to kill ectoparasites based on the 

product’s instructions: 

• A list of recommended pesticides and concentrations may be obtained from the Animal and 

Plant Health Inspection Service, Veterinary Services, Strategy & Policy at LAIE@usda.gov.

Name of Product 

Active Ingredient(s) 

Concentration Used 

5. The animal(s) for export, after being treated as in statement II.4 above, did not come into physical contact 

or share a pen or bedding with any other animals apart from those similarly treated for the same 

consignment to the USA. 

6. I have received a written declaration from the owner/exporter that the crates and vehicles for transport will 

be thoroughly cleansed and disinfected with an approved disinfectant prior to loading. 

III. This certificate is valid for 30 days from the date of signature. 

Accredited or Approved Veterinarian 

(This section is not needed if the certificate is issued by an 

Official Government Veterinarian): 

Official Government Veterinarian 

Signature Signature 

Printed Name Printed Name 

Date Date 

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This health certificate is valid for 30 days from issue