Export thoroughbred horses in continuous training to the USA: certificate 1263

Apply online to export thoroughbred horses in continuous training to the USA.

From:
Animal and Plant Health Agency
Published
30 November 2018
Last updated
16 May 2025 鈥� See all updates
Destination country:
USA
Commodity type:
Equine
Certificate status:
Active

Exporting from England, Scotland and Wales

If you鈥檙e in England, Scotland or Wales, you must apply for this export health certificate (EHC) using the online service.

If you鈥檙e in Northern Ireland, you must apply to DAERA.

1. Check what you need for your export

Find out about the requirements for export in the and .

Download a specimen certificate and .

This certificate must be countersigned by an APHA Veterinarian. Apply for this countersignature by downloading an ET145 document from

2. Apply online

You鈥檒l need:

  • a Government Gateway account
  • a Defra account

If you don鈥檛 already have them you鈥檒l need to register for these accounts, and so will .

Registration takes around 5 minutes. Official vets and inspectors will also need to have their registration checked by APHA.

Register and sign in as an official vet or inspector.

Read the accessibility statement for this service.

Applying online means you can:

  • see the status of your applications
  • always use the latest version of the EHC
  • copy existing applications
  • apply for multiple certificates

Exporting from Northern Ireland

If you鈥檙e in Northern Ireland you鈥檒l need to upload your application for DAERA.

  1. Find out about the requirements for export in the and .

  2. Download and fill in and .

  3. .

Make sure you use the latest version of the EHC as they are sometimes updated. 皇冠体育app latest version is on this page.

If you do not use the latest version, DAERA will not accept your application.

Help with your application

In England, Scotland and Wales, call APHA on 03000 200 301.

In Northern Ireland, call DAERA on 02877442060.

Find out about call charges.

Updates to this page

Published 30 November 2018
Last updated 16 May 2025 show all updates

  1. Screwworm VEE FMD SUP and guidance notes for Screwworm VEE and FMD SUP have been updated

  2. Updated NFG

  3. Guidance notes updated.

  4. Update to EHC.

  5. Piroplasmosis Addendum removed

  6. Updated EHC and NFG. Guidance notes for Screwworm and FMD SUP certificate added.

  7. Piroplasmosis Health Certificate Addendum document has been added to the certificate.

  8. Guidance notes updated.

  9. Updated specimen certificate released.

  10. Specimen certificate and guidance notes updated

  11. A new version of the EHC has been released.

  12. Guidance notes updated and application for an APHA Veterinarian countersignature document added

  13. Added a link to EHC online - a new digital service that allows exporters to apply for and manage their export health certificates online.

  14. Updated Import Conditions

  15. First published.

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