EU Changes Rules For Importing Animals From Belarus

The changes come into force on September 16.

Belarus and Russia have been excluded from the list of countries exempt from the requirement to undergo a rabies antibody titer test, Dzik Pic reminds.

This change provides for a three-month waiting period for dogs, cats and ferrets before entering the territory of the European Union, which is counted from the day the blood is taken for testing.

If a pet is traveling to the European Union

Chief State Veterinarian of the Lithuanian Border Control Department Alicia Zarankovic previously warned that from September of this year:

— a rabies antibody test must be performed to import dogs, cats or ferrets from Belarus into the European Union;

— a rabies antibody test sample must be taken at least 30 days after rabies vaccination and at least 3 months before the issuance of a veterinary certificate and entry into the EU;

— the test must be carried out in an approved laboratory.

Pets must also have an EU veterinary certificate issued by a third country official veterinarian. And also a subcutaneous microchip or tattoo (made before 3 July 2011).

And what if the pet returns from the EU to Belarus?

Such an animal must have a pet passport for import into the EU; a subcutaneous microchip or tattoo; a valid rabies vaccination.

Also, from 16 September, information must be provided that the animal was serologically tested for rabies antibodies before leaving the EU.

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