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NI pet travel scheme now open for applications
Pet dogs, cats, ferrets and assistance dogs can now enter Northern Ireland with a simple, lifelong travel document.

Lifelong document will enable pets to enter Northern Ireland from Great Britain.

The Northern Ireland pet travel scheme is now open for applications, the BSAVA has confirmed.

Under the scheme, pet dog, cat, ferret or assistance dog owners can travel from Great Britain to Northern Ireland with a simple Northern Ireland Pet Travel Document (PTD)

The PTD is free and valid for the pet’s lifetime. The only requirement is that owners must get their animal microchipped before travel.

The BSAVA writes: ‘Professionals in small animal practice may wish to make any clients intending to travel from GB to NI aware and direct them to the following government website for further up-to-date information.’

The PTD follows the announcement of a new pet travel scheme by Defra as part of the Windsor Framework in November 2024. The Windsor Framework is the agreement with the EU which replaced the old Northern Ireland Protocol.

It eliminates the requirement for pet owners to obtain an Animal Health Certificate (AHC), have an up-to-date rabies vaccination and, for dogs, tapeworm treatment for each trip a pet takes between GB and NI. 

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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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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.