Public ID: PID-GARAEB

Exporting horses from the UK to South Africa is now approved

in South Africa

Trade barrier summary

South Africa's government has accepted the UK's veterinary health certificate and amended test protocols for the animal disease, Surra. The certificate and protocols came into effect on 15 August 2024.

This means that UK businesses that are planning to export horses to South Africa must now comply with the new veterinary health certificate requirements and the amended test protocols.

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Sectors affected

• Agriculture, horticulture, fisheries and pets

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Resolved

Yes - August 2024

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Date reported

16 August 2024

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Last updated

30 October 2025

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Public ID

PID-GARAEB

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