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Eurotunnel launches new pet reception
Pet owners are estimated to represent around 10 per cent of shuttle customers.
Space will enable staff to conduct checks required for entry to the EU.

Eurotunnel has opened a new reception area for pets and their owners to relax before travelling to France.

Located in the Victor Hugo passenger building on the UK terminal, the new space will enable staff to carry out regulatory documentary checks required by the European Union (EU). 

Since the end of the Brexit transition period (January 1), passengers travelling to the EU with their pets (cats, dogs, ferrets) must provide proof of their animal’s identity and show a vaccination passport.

With pet owners estimated to represent around 10 per cent of shuttle customers, Eurotunnel wanted to provide a comfortable area where such checks could occur before departure to France, rather than on arrival.

They accomplished this through an agreement reached in January between Getlink, the French General Directorate of Customs and Indirect Rights (DGDDI) and the French General Directorate of Food (DGAL). 

The agreement specifies that Eurotunnel’s specially-trained Pet Reception staff may conduct the checks required by the EU, while French Customs services based on the British terminal may carry out additional random checks and controls on behalf of DGAL. 

To be allowed access to the EU, animals must be at least 12 weeks old and hold a European Union Pet Passport or an Animal Health Certificate issued by a vet in the UK less than 10 days before departure. Pet travellers must have also been vaccinated against rabies (12 weeks +) and at least 21 days before travel. 

“Travel restrictions have not slowed down the work and improvements carried out for the comfort and quality of service we want to offer our customers,” commented Yann Leriche, CEO of Getlink. 

“Each year, more than 300,000 of them cross with a dog or a cat aboard our Shuttles. When traffic is back to normal, everyone will appreciate being able to go to France with their animal, with the peace of mind that they can drive straight off a Shuttle onto the motorway.”

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Webinar to explore history of KC breed registers

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 A free webinar exploring the development of the Kennel Club's registration system and the evolution of closed breed registers has been announced.

Hosted by Dr Alison Skipper, veterinary and research advisor at the Kennel Club, the webinar will delve into the development of the registry and how the changing landscape of scientific knowledge has shaped breeding practices. It will also look at what this means for the future of pedigree dogs.

The session will culminate with a look at The Kennel Club's ongoing and future engagement in this area, with a chance for attendees to put forward their thoughts and questions for discussion.

This event takes place on Microsoft Teams on Tuesday, 10 June at 7pm. To learn more, visit events.teams.microsoft.com  

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UK's BSE risk status downgraded

The WOAH has downgraded the UK's international risk status for BSE to 'negligible'.

Defra says that the UK's improved risk status recognises the reputation for having the highest standards for biosecurity. It adds that it demonstrates decades of rigorous animal control.

Outbreaks of Bovine Spongiform Encephalopathy, also known as mad cow disease, have previously resulted in bans on Britain's beef exports.

The UK's new status could lead to expanded trade and better confidence in British beef.

Christine Middlemiss, the UK's chief veterinary officer, said: "WOAH's recognition of the UK as negligible risk for BSE is a significant milestone and is a testament to the UK's strong biosecurity measures and the hard work and vigilance of farmers and livestock keepers across the country who have all played their part in managing the spread of this disease.