# Importation of Sheep and Goat Semen
> **Animal and Plant Health Inspection Service** · Final rule. · Published 2007-11-15 · Effective 2007-12-17 · 72 FR 64126
## Document
- **Document number:** E7-22279
- **Category:** trade
- **Sub-agency:** Animal and Plant Health Inspection Service
- **Federal Register citation:** 72 FR 64126
- **CFR reference:** 9 CFR 98
- **Publication date:** 2007-11-15
- **Effective date:** 2007-12-17
- **USDA docket:** Docket No. APHIS-2006-0120
## Abstract

We are amending the regulations regarding the importation of animal germplasm by removing specific restrictions on sheep semen from regions where scrapie exists and requiring the inclusion of additional information on the international health certificate accompanying sheep and goat semen. Experience and research have convinced us that sheep and goat semen pose a minimal risk of transmitting scrapie. This action will relieve restrictions on imported sheep semen while continuing to provide safeguards against the introduction and dissemination of scrapie.

## Source
- [Federal Register document](https://www.federalregister.gov/documents/2007/11/15/E7-22279/importation-of-sheep-and-goat-semen)
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