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Cattle & Goat Export Procedures Manual (Sea Freight & Air Freight)<\/span><\/h2>\n

1. Overview<\/span><\/p>\n

This manual outlines the step-by-step procedures, documentation, and timelines for the export of live cattle and goats from South Africa to international markets. It applies to both slaughter and breeding livestock exports.<\/span><\/p>\n

2. Process Flowchart<\/span><\/p>\n

A. Sea Freight Export<\/span>
\n\"1\ufe0f\u20e3\"\u00a0Order Confirmation \u2192\u00a0\"2\ufe0f\u20e3\"\u00a0Procurement & Selection \u2192\u00a0\"3\ufe0f\u20e3\"\u00a0Veterinary Checks \u2192\u00a0\"4\ufe0f\u20e3\"\u00a0Quarantine \u2192\u00a0\"5\ufe0f\u20e3\"\u00a0Regulatory Documentation \u2192\u00a0\"6\ufe0f\u20e3\"\u00a0Transport to Port \u2192\u00a0\"7\ufe0f\u20e3\"\u00a0Vessel Loading \u2192\u00a0\"8\ufe0f\u20e3\"\u00a0Import Clearance<\/span><\/p>\n

B. Air Freight Export<\/span>
\n\"1\ufe0f\u20e3\"\u00a0Order Confirmation \u2192\u00a0\"2\ufe0f\u20e3\"\u00a0Procurement & Selection \u2192\u00a0\"3\ufe0f\u20e3\"\u00a0Veterinary Checks \u2192\u00a0\"4\ufe0f\u20e3\"\u00a0Quarantine \u2192\u00a0\"5\ufe0f\u20e3\"\u00a0Regulatory Documentation \u2192\u00a0\"6\ufe0f\u20e3\"\u00a0Delivery to Airport \u2192\u00a0\"7\ufe0f\u20e3\"\u00a0Flight Loading \u2192\u00a0\"8\ufe0f\u20e3\"\u00a0Import Clearance<\/span><\/p>\n

3. Step-by-Step Procedures<\/span>
\nStep 1 \u2013 Order Confirmation<\/span><\/p>\n

Buyer specifies breed, quantity, weight, age, destination port\/airport, and Incoterms (FOB, CIF, etc.).<\/span>
\nSeller issues Proforma Invoice including all costs (livestock, quarantine, vet, feed, transport, documentation).<\/span>
\nBuyer secures Import Permit from destination country.<\/span>
\nDeposit or bank guarantee received before procurement begins.<\/span><\/p>\n

Step 2 \u2013 Procurement & Selection<\/span>
\nAnimals sourced from trusted farms.<\/span>
\nVerified for health, breed purity, and weight.<\/span>
\nEar-tagged for identification and tracking.<\/span><\/p>\n

Step 3 \u2013 Pre-Export Veterinary Procedures<\/span>
\nVeterinary inspection by State Vet.<\/span>
\nMandatory vaccinations (FMD, Brucellosis, Anthrax, etc.).<\/span>
\nDipping and deworming.<\/span>
\nVeterinary Treatment Record issued.<\/span><\/p>\n

Step 4 \u2013 Quarantine<\/span><\/p>\n

Animals moved to Approved Export Quarantine Facility.<\/span>
\nQuarantine period: 14\u201330 days (destination-specific).<\/span>
\nContinuous vet supervision and feeding.<\/span><\/p>\n

Step 5 \u2013 Documentation Preparation<\/span><\/p>\n

Required Documents:<\/span>
\nVeterinary Health Certificate<\/span>
\nExport Permit (Dept. of Agriculture)<\/span>
\nMovement Permits<\/span>
\nCertificate of Origin (if required)<\/span>
\nCommercial Invoice & Packing List<\/span>
\nBill of Lading \/ Air Waybill<\/span>
\nSGS or Third-Party Inspection Certificate (if required)<\/span><\/p>\n

Step 6 \u2013 Transport to Port\/Airport<\/span><\/p>\n

Livestock transported in ventilated, approved trucks.<\/span>
\nFeed and water provided en route.<\/span>
\nBorder vet clearance if crossing international borders to port.<\/span><\/p>\n

Step 7 \u2013 Loading & Shipment<\/span><\/p>\n

Sea Freight: Livestock vessels or ventilated containers.<\/span>
\nAir Freight: IATA-approved livestock crates<\/span>
\nVeterinary inspection at loading point.<\/span><\/p>\n

Step 8 \u2013 Import Country Clearance<\/span><\/p>\n

Veterinary inspection upon arrival.<\/span>
\nCustoms duties\/taxes paid by buyer.<\/span>
\nRelease to buyer or onward inland transport.<\/span><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

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