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certain Western European Countries, including Germany. Since 03 Jul 04 a European Pet Passport (EPP) is required to be issued to each pet to allow it to freely travel between member states of the EU. It allows pet owners who prepare properly to be able to take their animals straight into the UK without six months of quarantine. The EPP can be issued by any registered UK Veterinary Surgeon and by all practising German Veterinary Surgeons. Other pet mammals such as rabbits and guinea pigs do not require quarantine or EPP. The travel company may, however, require a health certificate.
European Pet Passport – How to get one An EPP can be issued in the UK or Germany. Dog, ferret and cat owners must carry out the following procedures strictly in the order specified.
a. Microchip. Pets must be fitted with a microchip conforming to ISO Standards. Pet owners using a non-recognised chip will be expected to provide their own microchip reader at the port of entry. If you are not sure ask the veterinary surgeon implanting the chip.
b. Rabies Vaccination. After the microchip has been fitted the pet must be vaccinated against rabies using a recognised brand of vaccine. This must be recorded in a vaccination book, which must also contain a record of the microchip number. It is acceptable to vaccinate the pet on the same occasion as inserting the microchip but only after the microchip has been fitted
c. Blood Sample. Between 21 and 90 days (vaccine dependant) after the latest rabies vaccination, a blood sample should be taken by the vet and sent to a recognised laboratory for analysis. Prior to the blood being taken it is vital that the vet reads the microchip and records its number on the relevant documentation. In Germany the only official laboratory is the Institute Fur Virologie at Giessen. This was recognised on 27 May 99, therefore any rabies blood tests performed there, or at any other laboratory before this date must be repeated.
d. EPP Issue. Once the above has been completed the proof of vaccination (including brand and batch of vaccine), microchip number and original blood test result can be taken to a German vet if in Germany or a Local Veterinary Inspector (LVI) if in the UK to have an EPP issued. A list of LVIs can be obtained from your local Animal Health Office. An EPP can be issued as soon as the microchip has been implanted but cannot be stamped with the date of certification until the blood test result has been received. This date of stamping starts the beginning of the 6 month soak period. Once the 6 months is up, the pet can enter, or re-enter if it has left the UK.
e. Rabies Booster. It is the valid until date of the rabies vaccination in the Pet Passport which governs the ability of the animal to travel to the UK once it has done its 6 month soak period. If the rabies vaccination booster is given one day over the valid until date shown in the European Pet Passport, the animal cannot travel to the UK and avoid quarantine. The whole blood test process must then be repeated which takes a minimum of 7 months. In Germany rabies vaccinations must be given at intervals according to the manufacturer’s recommendations (some of these are every 3 years) however each region has its own recommendation and the local Stadt Vet can advise the local legislation. For example in Paderborn, dogs and cats are advised to be vaccinated annually for rabies.
Time Restrictions Provided the blood test is acceptable and an EPP has been issued, animals will have to wait 6 months from the date of sampling prior to being allowed to enter or re-enter
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