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Who to contact
About exporting animals, embryos, ova and semen
To export animals or genetic material such as embryos, ova or semen from South Africa, you must apply for an export permit from the Registrar of Animal Improvement.
The relevant breeders’ society or registering authority must recommend your application to export.
Submit your application to the Registrar 30 days before you intend to export the genetic material.
What you should do
- Complete the application form.
- Submit your application with the required attachments to:
The Registrar of Animal Improvement
Private Bag X138
Pretoria
0001 - Pay the prescribed fee and attach proof of payment to the application form.
Bank details:
Standard Bank
DAFF-Animal Improvement
Branch: Pretoria
Account no: 010725385
Branch code: 010045 - Submit the application to the relevant breeders’ society or registering authority for recommendation.
Directorate Animal Improvement
Tel: 012 319 7424/34
Fax: 012 319 7570/7425
Physical address: Delpen Building, Cnr Annie Botha Avenue and Union Street, Riviera, Pretoria
Postal address: The Registrar of Animal Improvement, Private Bag X138, Pretoria, 0001