Approved species and countries
You can only import semen or embryos (germplasm) from certain animal species and countries:
- alpaca and llama embryos from Australia
- bee semen from Austria and Germany
- cattle embryos from Australia, Canada, USA, EU and Switzerland
- cattle semen from Australia, Canada, USA, EU, Switzerland and Norway
- deer germplasm from Australia and UK
- dog semen from Denmark and Australia
- horse semen from Australia, Canada, USA and EU
- laboratory animal (rats, mice, and zebra fish) germplasm into containment only
- pig semen from Australia, Norway, New Caledonia, USA and Canada
- sheep and goat germplasm from Australia, United Kingdom and Canada
Australia - zoo zebra semen from Australia and USA
Who to contact
If you have questions about importing semen or embryos, email animalimports@mpi.govt.nz.animalimports@mpi.govt.nz .