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Quarantine Law
Travel Scheme
Conditions
Phase in Period
Microchip
Treatment
Blood Test
Vaccine
Certificate
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Arranging the
blood test
- Blood Test
Blood sampling and submission for testing at a recognised laboratory must be
carried out by a Vet.
- Vaccine
UK vaccine manufacturers have advised that the best time for a blood sample
to be taken for a blood test is about 30 days after the last vaccine
injection. It may be possible for blood samples to be stored by laboratories
for later testing.
- Form
Before sampling and sending, vets should contact the laboratory to obtain
the appropriate sample submission form
- Where the blood test is carried out
The blood test must be performed at a laboratory recognised by MAFF.
- Vets
Vets should contact VLA about blood testing, Please ring the VLA Rabies
Testing Helpline on 01932 357345
- Laboratory
Blood tests performed by
laboratories, including the VLA, before they were recognised by MAFF will
not be acceptable.
- Failure of blood test
If a pet fails the blood test, it will have to be vaccinated and blood
tested again. UK vaccine manufacturers have advised that a proportion of
vaccinated animals may not show the 0.5 IU antibody titre on blood testing
required by the Pet Travel
- Further blood tests
For the pilot scheme, a blood test is only required after the first
vaccination (if successful) provided the pet has been re-vaccinated (booster
vaccinated) at the intervals specified by the vaccine manufacturer.
Which vaccine
Quarantine Law
Travel Scheme Conditions
Phase In Period Microchip
Treatment Blood Test
Vaccine Certificate
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