Regulations for the Importation of Sheep or Goats from the People's Republic of China into Malaysia

REGULATIONS FOR THE IMPORTATION OF SHEEP/GOATS FROM THE PEOPLE'S REPUBLIC OF CHINA INTO MALAYSIA ( Empowered Under Section 8 of Animal Rules, 1962 ) 1. Import licence The consignment of animals shall be accompanied by a valid import licence issued by the Director General of Veterinary Services Malaysia or the State Director concerned permitting the importation of such animals into the State(s) of Malaysia. 2. Description of Animal The consignment of animal shall be accompanied by a certificate containing a full description or identification of the animals. 3. Veterinary Certification The consignment of animals shall be accompanied by a veterinary health certificate issued by a competent veterinary officer of the Government of ROC certifying that : 3.1 the animals were clinically healthy and free from any infectious or contagious disease at the time of export and that the specified part/region or state of the exporting country from which the animals were originated has been free from foot and mouth disease and rinderpest for the past twelve (12) months prior to export. 3.2 the animals have been serologically tested and found to be free from the following diseases within thirty (30) days of export ; i) caseous lymphadenitis (CLA) by agar-gel precipitation test (AGPT). ii) contagios ovine/caprine pleuropneumonia by complement fixation test (CFT). 3.3 the animals came from farm(s) certified free from tuberculosis, melioidosis and brucellosis. 3.4 the animals have been treated with dihydrostreptomycin at dosage of 20 mg/kg liveweight within seven (7) days of export. 3.5 that prior to export all the animals were dewormed and treated free from all internal and external parasites. 3.6 the animals were vaccinated against pasteurellosis immediately prior to export. 4. Declaration by Master/Captain of the Ship/Aircraft The consignment of animals shall be accompanied by a certificate from the master/captain of the ship or aircraft in which the animals were carried stating that: 4.1 the ship or airport did not call at any intermediate port or airport after leaving the exporting country. 4.2 no ruminant or swine other than the approved consignment from the People's Republic of China were taken on board the ship or aircraft after it has left the exporting country. 4.3 no fodder or animal feed was taken on board the ship or aircraft at any intermediate port, other than in Singapore, after it has left the exporting country. 5. Transportation The consignment of animals shall be carried by ship or aircraft direct to prescribed landing place or any other port of airport as directed by the Director General of Veterinary Services, Malaysia or the State Director concerned. 6. Quarantine in Malaysia The quarantine period of not less than 10 clear days shall be followed at each quarantine station, the first day being counted after the last animals has been admitted. All animals shall be released on the 11th day. The next consignment can be admitted as soon as the last animal has been released from the station, and the latter cleaned and disinfected. The animals from the quarantine station shall be moved in sealed wagons or sealed lorries to the approved abattoirs under the veterinary supervision. 7. Fee The following fees are payable for each consignment of sheep/goats imported into Malaysia : (i) Import Licence : RM 3 per head (ii) Quarantine fee : RM 2 per head (iii) Quarantine Certificate : : RM 1 per head