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Artificial Insemination (AI) Guidelines | Imported Frozen Semen

Guidelines for the registration of litters resulting from Artificial Insemination

Schedule 2 Reg. 4.5 – In the case of a dog bred by means of artificial insemination, properly authenticated documentary evidence of ownership of the donor semen, collection of the donor semen, and insemination of the donor semen is required. In the case of dual sire matings, the entire litter will be required to be DNA parentage verified against both sires used.

Schedule 2 Reg. 4.4 – In the case of those breeds listed in Appendix “C” to this Schedule, the sire and dam shall comply with the specific requirements detailed for the registration of litters.

Importation of frozen semen

Prior to importing any frozen semen, it is strongly recommended that members consult with a veterinary fertility service and consult with the State Veterinary Services to establish health test requirements in order to attain the required Veterinary Import Permit.

Contact:
The Director of Animal Health Import-Export Policy Unit
VetPermits@Dalrrd.gov.za
Tel: 012 319 7514 / 7461 / 7503 / 7406 / 7632 / 3

Semen collection & storage certificate

  1. The Collection Certificate must be on an official letterhead and include the contact details of the Veterinary Institution/Service where semen collection took place.
  2. Donor dog details – Breed / Full registered name / Overseas Kennel Club Registration Number / Microchip number / Colour / Date of Birth.
  3. Details of the owner(s) of the donor dog at time of semen collection – Title / Initials / Surname / Address / Email / Telephone No.
  4. Details of the semen collection: Date(s) of collection / Number of straws collected / ID label markings of the straws / Form of storage (pellets, ampules, vials, straws).
  5. Signed declaration from veterinarian, confirming that the donor dog was positively identified via microchip and that semen was collected and stored. (Electronic / digital signatures are accepted)
  6. Signature of the donor dog’s owner(s) as witness and granting of approval of collection and storage of the semen. Signature of all owners of the donor dog is required.
  7. Semen Collection Certificate. Click here to download a template.

Confirmation of ownership of donor semen

  1. Written approval bearing a signature and contact details of the owner of the overseas donor dog confirming that the semen was purchased for the purpose of artificial insemination by the applicant. (Title, Initials, Surname and South African address of the applicant is required)
  2. The name of the owner(s) of the sire must coincide with the name of the owner(s) recorded on the Certified Pedigree / Certificate of Registration issued by a recognised Kennel Club.
  3. The number of straws sold, date of sale, transfer of ownership and ID label markings of the straws must be declared and linked to the Semen Collection Certificate (Certificate reference number or date).
  4. Confirmation of Donor Semen Ownership declaration. Click here to download a template.
  5. Alternately, the owner of the overseas donor dog may sign the official Kennel Union Application Form for the registration of a complete litter. The name of the owner(s) of the sire must coincide with the name of the owner(s) recorded on the Certified Pedigree / Certificate of Registration issued by the overseas Kennel Club.

Certified pedigree of donor dog

  1. Copy of Certificate of Registration / Certified Pedigree of donor dog providing 3 generations of ancestry issued by a foreign Kennel Club in reciprocity with or recognised by the Kennel Union of Southern Africa.
  2. The donor dog must be microchipped, and the microchip number must appear on the Certified Pedigree / Certificate of Registration.
  3. If the name of the owner of the donor dog does not appear on the Certificate of Registration / Certified Pedigree, a separate Certificate of Ownership issued by the overseas Kennel Club will be required.
  4. When the owner of the foreign registered sire declared on the Certified Pedigree differs from the owner of the donor semen declared on the Semen Collection Certificate, written confirmation will be required from the registered owner of the donor dog, to confirm that the donor semen is the rightful property of the person named on the Semen Collection Certificate.

Certificate of insemination

  1. Certificate must be on an official letterhead bearing the contact details of the Veterinary Institution / Service where the insemination procedure took place.
  2. Details of the bitch inseminated including the Breed / Full registered name / KUSA Registration no. / Microchip no. / Colour / Date of Birth and full name of the owner(s) of the bitch (Title / Initials / Surname).
  3. Signature of the owner(s) of the bitch as witness and granting approval for the insemination. The signature of all owners of the dam is required.
  4. Details of the donor dog including the Breed / Full registered name / Overseas Kennel Club Registration Number / Microchip no. / DNA profile no (optional) / Colour / Date of Birth / Date semen was collected.
  5. Signed declaration from the veterinarian confirming all insemination and identification details. (Digital / electronic signatures accepted)
  6. Certificate of Insemination. Click here to download a template.

Application for registration of a complete litter

  1. Application form to be completed and signed by all owners of the dam and sire. Click here to download Application Form.
  2. Indicate on the application form that mating was by artificial insemination.
  3. Signature for the witness of the mating is not mandatory.
  4. Owner(s) of the dam must be current KUSA members, and the kennel name must be registered and current.
  5. The dam must be KUSA registered and microchipped.
  6. If documentation confirming ownership of the donor semen is provided, the overseas donor dog’s owner does not need to sign.
  7. If the donor semen remains property of the overseas donor dog’s owner, they must sign the form.
  8. All puppies in the litter must be microchipped.

Breed specific registration requirements (refer to Schedule 2 Appendix C & E)

Setter (Irish)

  • Must be CLEAR or INHERITED CLEAR for CLAD / PRA rcd 1 / LOPRA rcd 4

Setter (Red & White)

  • Must be CLEAR or INHERITED CLEAR for CLAD / Vwd

Setter (Gordon)

  • Must be CLEAR or INHERITED CLEAR for LOPRA rcd 4

Retriever (Labrador)

  • For semen collected after 1 October 2021: must have clear test result for the dilute colour gene or proven hereditary clear

Rottweilers

  • Microchipped
  • Screened for HD & ED (not before 12 months)
  • FCI / ADRK grading only
  • Must be over 18 months at collection
  • HD grade must be C2:C2 or better

German Shepherd Dogs

  • Microchipped
  • Over 18 months at collection
  • HD & ED after 12 months
  • HD grade must be C2:C2 or better
  • ED grade must be ED2:2 or better
  • Born after 01.01.2020: Breed Grading of Good (G) or better
  • DNA profiled (not mandatory for imported semen)

Alaskan Malamute

  • Microchipped
  • HD screening after 12 months
  • HD grade must be C2:C2 or better

Dobermann

  • Microchipped
  • HD screening after 12 months
  • HD grade must be B2:B2 or better

Giant Schnauzers

  • Microchipped
  • HD screening after 12 months
  • HD grade must be C2:C2 or better

Rhodesian Ridgebacks

  • Microchipped
  • HD screening after 12 months
  • HD grade must be B1:B1 or better

Weimaraner

  • Microchipped
  • HD screening after 12 months
  • HD grade must be C2:C2 or better

Biewer Terrier

  • Microchipped
  • DNA profiled & parentage verified by OPVGL
  • (DNA not mandatory for imported semen)

South African Mastiff

  • Microchipped
  • HD screened
  • Over 16 months at collection
  • DNA profiled
  • Breed grading of Good (G) or better

For fees due please refer to Schedule 7 – Schedule of fees
Version: July 2022

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