Effective immediately and until further notice all importation of live swine and ruminants from the European Union (EU) and other countries affected with foot and mouth disease (FMD) will not be allowed entry into the United States.

In addition, swine and ruminant semen and embryos from the EU and any country affected with FMD will be refused entry, regardless of the date when the semen and embryos were collected. This suspension includes semen and embryos of cattle, bison, camelids, cervids, sheep, goats, swine.

Equine and canine semen/embryos from the EU and countries affected with FMD must be accompanied by a supplementary certificate, “Certification for Importation of Equine and Canine Semen/Embryos into the United States from the European Union and Countries Affected with Foot-and-Mouth Disease.” The official health certification must be endorsed by a veterinarian designated by the National Veterinary Services (NVS) of the country of origin