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Vets warned to expect rise in pet travel-related enquiries
The UK will remain in a transition period until 31st December 2020.

BSAVA issues update in light of UK’s withdrawal from the EU

Now that the UK has left the European Union, the BSAVA is warning vets in practice to expect an increase in the number of enquiries relating to pet travel from their clients.

The UK left the European Union on 31st January and will remain in a transition period until 31st December 2020. In a news release, the BSAVA writes:

“During the transition period, Defra is advising pet owners that if they are travelling with their pet to the EU up until the end of December 2020, they can continue to use their current UK-issued Pet Passport. If they don’t have an EU Pet Passport, they are being advised to speak to their vet.”

From 1 January 2021, the UK will become a third country and will need to apply to the European Commission to be listed. Under the EU Pet Travel Scheme there are three categories of third country:

    •    unlisted
    •    part 1 listed
    •    part 2 listed.

Pet travel requirements will change depending on what category the UK becomes. Full advice for each category can be found at https://www.gov.uk/guidance/pet-travel-to-europe-after-brexit

In its latest guidance, Defra states that owners wishing to travel from the UK to the EU from the 1 January 2021 should contact their vet at least four months before travelling.

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Defra shares new Sanitary and Phytosanitary guidance

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 Defra has published guidance for the vet sector ahead of a proposed UK-EU Sanitary and Phytosanitary agreement.

The agreement, which will change the movement and trade of animals and related products, could see reductions in checks, paperwork and certification. As well as describing regulatory developments, the advice highlights the importance of animal ID, registration and traceability in disease control and other compliance arrangements.

The guidance can be found here. More detail is expected as negotiations progress. 

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Lords Committee opens Pet Parasite Medication inquiry

The House of Lords Environment and Climate Change Committee will launch its inquiry into Pet Parasite Medication (PPM) on Wednesday (3 June).

Focusing on treatments containing fipronil and imidacloprid, the inquiry will seek to understand distribution pathways and the impacts of PPM use and non-use on biodiversity and human health. It will also cover current regulation, monitoring, and the potential implications for pets and their owners.

The committee will hear evidence from environmental non-governmental organisations and research institutes. The public can follow the proceedings live on Parliament TV or in person in the Palace of Westminster.