Regulations for the Importation of Sheep or Goats for the Purpose of Breeding from Mali into Malaysia

REGULATIONS FOR THE IMPORTATION OF SHEEP OR GOATS FOR PURPOSE OF BREEDING FROM MALI 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 the State Director concerned permiting the importation such of animals into the State(s) of Malaysia. 2. Description of Animal The consignment of animals 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 Mali certifying that : 3.1 the animals were clinically healthy and free from any symptom of contagious or infectious diseases at the time of export. 3.2 the specified part or region of the exporting country from which the animals were originated has been free from foot and mouth disease, rinderpest, contagious bovine pleuropneumonia and contagious caprine pleuropneumonia for the past twelve (12) months prior to export. 3.3 the animals came from farm(s) with no diagnosed case of contagious bovine and caprine pleuropneumonia for the preceding five (5) years and that the animals were tested with complement fixation test for CBPP and CCPP within one (1) month prior to export with negative result. 3.4 the animals came from farm(s) where there has been no clinical evidence of brucellosis (B. abortus and B. malentesis) for the preceding six (6) months immediately prior to export; and were tested with complement fixation test for brucellosis and found negative within one (1) month prior to export. The rams were tested by the complement fixation test for brucellosis infection with negative results within one (1) month prior to export. 3.5 the animals came from farm(s) with no clinical evidence of leptospirosis caused by Leptospira of the serotypes hardjo, pomona, tarassovi (hyos) in the preceding six (6) months prior to export, and that each animal was treated with an intramascular injection of dihydrostreptomycin sulphate at the dose rate of 20mg/kg liveweight within seven (7) days prior to export. 3.6 the animals came from farm(s) with no clinical evidence of melioidosis in the preceding six (6) months prior to export, and were tested with serum agglutination test for melioidosis with negative result. 3.7 the animals came from farm(s) certified free of venereal campylobacteriosis and in the case of rams subjected to direct microscopic and cultural examination of camphylobacter fetus subspecies fetus and camphylobacter jejuni and were found to be negative within one (1) month prior to export. 3.8 the animals came from farm(s) with no diagnosed case of tuberculosis in the preceding six (6) months prior to export. 3.9 the animals came from farm(s) with no diagnosed case of Johne's disease for the preceding five (5) years and that the animals were tested with complement fixation test for Johne's within one (1) month prior to export with a negative result. 3.10 the animals were subjected to agar-gel precipitation test for caseous lymphadenitis within one (1) month prior to export with a negative result. 3.11 the animals were treated with a broad spectrum anthelmintic and treated free of all endoparasites and ectoparasites including ticks within seven (7) days prior to export. 3.12 that the animals were vaccinated according to an approved procedure against enterotoxaemia, blackleg, tetanus, pasteurellosis and malignant edema. 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/aircraft did not call at any intermediate port or airport after leaving the exporting country. 4.2 no animals other than the approved consignments from the exporting country were taken on board the ship/aircraft after it left the exporting country. 4.3 no fodder or animal feed was taken on board the ship/aircraft at any intermediate port or airport after leaving the exporting country. All fodder or bedding before being taken on board the ship/aircraft shall be fumigated and the fumigation shall be approved and certified by the Quarantine Officer of the country of export. 5. Transportation The consignment of animals shall be carried by ship or aircraft direct to the prescribed landing place or any other port or airport as directed by the Director General of Veterinary Services, Malaysia or the State Director concerned. 6. Quarantine in Malaysia Upon arrival in Malaysia, the animals shall be quarantined for a period of not less than 10 clear days at the approved quarantine stations. The first day being counted after the last animal has been admitted; all the animals shall be released on the 11th day. The animals released from the quarantine stations shall be moved in sealed wagons or sealed lorries to the destination or farm 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 8. Schedule of importation All importers and importing agents shall inform the State Director of Veterinary Services supervising the quarantine station the number of animals to be imported, date of import and shall follow the schedule of importation issued by the State Director concerned. This is to avoid overcrowding of quarantine facilities.