Ovine and caprine semen [EUDN 2010/ 472]
Source: data.gov.uk (2026-01-14)

EU and EFTA countries approved to export animals and animal products to Great Britain. Check if EU and European Free Trade Association (EFTA) states are approved to export animals and animal products to Great Britain (England, Scotland and Wales).

Official veterinarians must comply with the certification requirements listed in these documents.

Recent Changes
Country
Description of Change
Date of Update 
Croatia
Imports of ovine and caprine semen from Croatia are temporarily suspended in response to an outbreak of Peste des Petits Ruminants that 
was confirmed on 13 December 2025.
16/12/2025
Hungary
Defra has reviewed the actions taken by the Hungarian Competent Authority in response to an outbreak of foot-and-mouth disease (FMD) that 
was confirmed on 6 March 2025 and concluded that Hungary can be considered as free of FMD from 10/09/2025. Footnote 'c' has been added 
to Hungary's entry, which stipulates that 'for certification purposes, this territory is considered to have been free of FMD from 
10/09/2025'. Imports of ovine and caprine semen from Hungary remain temporarily suspended in response to an outbreak of Peste des Petits 
Ruminants that was confirmed on 24 January 2025 (see entry dated 29/01/2025).
17/09/2025
Romania
Imports of ovine and caprine semen from Romania to Great Britain were suspended following an outbreak of peste des petits ruminants (see 
entry dated 24/07/2024). The import of ovine and caprine semen from Romania to Great Britain is additionally suspended due to an outbreak of 
sheep and goat pox that was confirmed on 17 June 2025.
26/06/2025
Austria
Defra has reviewed the actions taken by the Austrian Competent Authority in response to an outbreak of foot-and-mouth disease that was 
reported on the Hungary-Austria border on 26 March 2025. As a result, the suspension on imports of ovine and caprine semen from Austria 
has been lifted.
24/06/2025
Germany
Defra has reviewed the actions taken by the German Competent Authority in response to an outbreak of foot-and-mouth disease (FMD) that 
was confirmed on 10 January 2025 and concluded that the containment zone (DE-1) can be recognised as free of FMD from 14/05/2025. As a 
result, the suspension on imports of ovine and caprine semen from DE-1 has been lifted. Footnote 'b' has been added to DE-1, which 
stipulates that 'for certification purposes, this territory is considered to have been free of FMD from 14/05/2025'. 
14/05/2025
Austria
Imports of ovine and caprine semen from Austria to Great Britain are suspended due to an outbreak of foot-and-mouth disease that was 
reported on the Hungary-Austria border on 26 March 2025.
27/03/2025
Slovakia 
Foot-and-mouth disease was confirmed in Slovakia on 21 March 2025. The restrictions outlined in the entry dated 07/03/2025 continue to 
apply. 
27/03/2025
Germany
Following an assessment of the measures implemented by the German authorities in response to an outbreak of foot-and-mouth disease 
(FMD) confirmed on 10 January 2025, the UK has recognised regionalisation for this outbreak. Imports of ovine and caprine semen from FMD-
free zones in Germany (DE-0) are now permitted.
24/03/2025
Slovakia
Imports of ovine and caprine semen from Slovakia to Great Britain are suspended due to an outbreak of foot-and-mouth disease that was 
confirmed on the Hungary-Slovakia border on 6 March 2025.
07/03/2025
Hungary
Imports of ovine and caprine semen from Hungary to Great Britain are suspended following outbreak of Peste des Petits Ruminants. Imports of 
ovine and caprine semen from Hungary to Great Britain are now additionally suspended due to an outbreak of foot-and-mouth disease that was 
07/03/2025
Hungary
Imports of ovine and caprine semen from Hungary are temporarily suspended in response to an outbreak of Peste des Petits Ruminants that 
was confirmed on 24 January 2025.
29/01/2025
Germany
*SUPERSEDED* Imports of ovine and caprine semen from Germany to Great Britain are suspended, following an outbreak of foot-and-mouth 
disease that was confirmed on 10 January 2025.
13/01/2025
Bulgaria
Imports of ovine and caprine semen from Bulgaria to Great Britain are suspended following an outbreak of sheep pox and goat pox (see entry 
dated 10/09/2024). Imports of ovine and caprine semen from Bulgaria to Great Britain are now additionally suspended due to an outbreak of 
Peste des Petits Ruminants that was confirmed on 25 November 2024.
19/12/2024
Greece
Imports of ovine and caprine semen from Greece to Great Britain are suspended following an outbreak of sheep pox and goat pox (see entry 
dated 01/11/2023). Imports of ovine and caprine semen from Greece to Great Britain are now additionally suspended due to an outbreak of 
Peste des Petits Ruminants that was confirmed on 11 July 2024.
19/12/2024
Bulgaria
Ovine and caprine semen from Bulgaria is no longer approved for export to Great Britain, following an outbreak of sheep pox and goat pox that 
was confirmed on 4 September 2024.
10/09/2024
Romania
Ovine and caprine semen from Romania is no longer approved for export to Great Britain, following an outbreak of Peste des Petits Ruminants 
that was confirmed on 19 July 2024.
24/07/2024
Bulgaria
*SUPERSEDED* The temporary suspension on imports of ovine and caprine semen from Bulgaria to Great Britain has been lifted, following 
Great Britain's recognition of Bulgaria's disease-free status for sheep and goat pox.
05/04/2024
Spain
The temporary suspension on imports of ovine and caprine semen from Spain to Great Britain has been lifted, following Great Britain's 
recognition of Spain's disease-free status for sheep and goat pox.
05/04/2024
Greece
Ovine and caprine semen from Greece is no longer approved for export to Great Britain, following an outbreak of sheep pox and goat pox that 
was confirmed on 24th October 2023.
01/11/2023
France
Additional guarantees regarding testing are now required for imports of ovine and caprine semen from France, following confirmation of an 
outbreak of epizootic haemorrhagic disease (EHD) on 21st September 2023.
26/09/2023
Bulgaria
*SUPERSEDED* Ovine and caprine semen from Bulgaria is no longer approved for export to Great Britain, following an outbreak of sheep pox 
and goat pox that was confirmed on 16th September 2023.
22/09/2023
Portugal
Outbreaks of epizootic haemorrhagic disease (EHD) were confirmed in Portugal on 19th July 2023. As Portugal is no longer considered free of 
EHD, additional guarantees regarding testing are required.
27/07/2023
Italy & Spain
Outbreaks of epizootic haemorrhagic disease (EHD) were confirmed in Italy on 8th November 2022 and in Spain on 18th November 2022. As 
these countries are no longer considered free of EHD, additional guarantees regarding testing are required.
16/06/2022
Spain
*SUPERSEDED* Following an outbreak of sheep pox and goat pox that was reported on a sheep farm in the Andalusia region of Spain on the 
19 September 2022, ovine and caprine semen is no longer approved for export to Great Britain.
30/09/2022
List of trading partners approved to export semen of animals of the ovine and caprine species to Great Britain
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EU and EFTA Countries
List of trading partners approved to export semen of animals of the ovine and caprine species to Great Britain
This document is published by the Secretary of State, with the consent of the Scottish Ministers and Welsh Ministers, in accordance with EUDN 2010/472
https://www.legislation.gov.uk/eudn/2010/472/contents
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ISO Code
Country
Description of the territory 
(if appropriate)
Additional guarantees
AT
Austria
Whole Country
BE
Belgium
Whole Country
BG
Bulgaria
Trade from whole country is 
currently suspended
CH
Switzerland
Whole Country
CY
Cyprus
Whole Country
CZ
Czech Republic
Whole Country
DE-0 (a)
Germany
Whole country, excluding DE-
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DE-1 (b)
Germany
Those areas of Germany 
listed in a document 
published here.
DK
Denmark
Whole Country
EE
Estonia
Whole Country
EL
Greece
Trade from whole country is 
currently suspended
ES
Spain
Whole Country
The additional guarantees concerning EHD virus set out in the
relevant section of the model health certificate, in the form published by the 
appropriate authority from time to time.
FI
Finland
Whole Country
FR
France
Whole Country
The additional guarantees concerning EHD virus set out in the
relevant section of the model health certificate, in the form published by the 
appropriate authority from time to time.
HR
Croatia
Trade from whole country is 
currently suspended
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ISO Code
Country
Description of the territory 
(if appropriate)
Additional guarantees
HU (c)
Hungary
Trade from whole country is 
currently suspended
IE
Ireland
Whole Country
IS
Iceland
Whole Country
IT
Italy
Whole Country
The additional guarantees concerning EHD virus set out in the
relevant section of the model health certificate, in the form published by the 
appropriate authority from time to time.
LI
Liechtenstein
Whole Country
LT
Lithuania
Whole Country
LU
Luxembourg
Whole Country
LV
Latvia
Whole Country
MT
Malta
Whole Country
NL
Netherlands
Whole Country
NO
Norway
Whole Country
PL
Poland
Whole Country
PT
Portugal
Whole Country
The additional guarantees concerning EHD virus set out in the
relevant section of the model health certificate, in the form published by the 
appropriate authority from time to time.
RO
Romania
Trade from whole country is 
currently suspended
SE
Sweden
Whole Country
SI
Slovenia
Whole Country
SK
Slovakia
Trade from whole country is 
currently suspended
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Footnotes
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b
c
For certification purposes, this territory is considered to have been free of FMD for more than 24 months.
For certification purposes, this territory is considered to have been free of FMD from 14/05/2025.
For certification purposes, this territory is considered to have been free of FMD from 10/09/2025.
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