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Import policies for live animals

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Canada has specific import requirements in place to avoid introducing animal diseases to protect its people, plants and animals. Specific import requirements, based on the applicable animal health policies, can be reviewed in the Automated Import Reference System (AIRS).

If you are travelling with a pet or planning to import an animal to Canada, you will need the right paperwork at the border to meet Canada's import requirements. Find out what you need before you travel with your pet or import an animal.

Birds

Camelids

Cattle

Cervids

Horses

Primates

Ruminants (other than cattle)

Swine

Criteria for quarantine facilities

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