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Government outlines new rules for pet travel in 2021
Owners will have to acquire an animal health certificate (AHC) from their vet no more than ten days before they travel.

Owners must acquire health certificate from their vet before travel

The UK has been granted 'Part 2' listed status under the EU Pet Travel Scheme, meaning that dog, cat and ferret owners will have to follow new rules when travelling to the EU or Northern Ireland with their pet.

From the 1 January 2021, people travelling from Britain with pets or assistance dogs must acquire an animal health certificate (AHC) no more than ten days before they travel, instead of a pet passport.

Owners will also have to ensure their pet is microchipped and that it is vaccinated against rabies. Guidance also states that owners must wait 21 days after the primary vaccination before travel. If they are travelling to a tapeworm free country, dogs must be treated against tapeworm 24-120 hours before landing.

Pets and assistance dogs will also need to enter the EU through a travellers’ point of entry (TPE), which includes all the major French ports such as Calais, Caen and Dunkirk.

These rules will also apply for travel with pets or assistance dogs from Britain to Northern Ireland. However, the UK Government states that it is working with the Department of Agriculture, Environment and Rural Affairs (DAERA) in Northern Ireland to develop an enforcement approach which supports pet owners as they adjust to these changes.

Defra has confirmed that there will be no change to current health preparations or documents for pets entering Britain from the EU or Northern Ireland from 1 January 2021. 

Owners are advised to check the government website for guidelines.

Moving forward, the government confirmed it will continue to press the European commission to secure 'Part 1' listed status, stating that the UK meets all the requirements for it. 

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Vets to run marathon for World Animal Protection

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 Two recently graduated veterinary surgeons will be running the London Marathon in April to raise money for the charity World Animal Protection.

Alex Bartlett and Maeve O'Neill plan to run the race together if they are given the same start times.

Dr O'Neill said: "You're always limited in what you can do to help animals, so it is nice to raise money for a charity that helps animals around the world."

Dr Bartlett added: "I have never run a marathon before and am excited to run my first one for such a good cause!"

Both Dr Bartlett and Dr O'Neill have fundraising pages online. 

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BSAVA releases new Guide to Procedures

The British Small Animal Veterinary Association (BSAVA) has published a new edition of its Guide to Procedures for Small Animal Practice.

It has added four new procedures; cystostomy tube placement, endotracheal intubation, point-of-care ultrasound and wet-to-dry dressings.

BSAVA says that it is an essential step-by-step guide to diagnostic and therapeutic procedures performed in practice. The textbook includes new images and illustrations, as well as high-definition videos for use prior to procedures.

Nick Bexfield and Julia Riggs, editors of the new edition, said: "We have built upon the success of the previous editions by responding to the feedback received from the BSAVA readership, and hope this new guide helps to further increase the confidence and accuracy with which these procedures are performed."

Print copies are available in the BSAVA store, with a digital version in the BSAVA library.