DACTARI: Information for vets
Recent years have seen an increase in the mobility of dogs and cats between the United Kingdom and other countries. This has increased markedly with the introduction of the Pet Travel Scheme in February 2000, and its further extensions. Animals entering or re-entering through quarantine may also carry with them diseases exotic to our country.These diseases may cause significant illness in the affected dogs or cats. They may also be zoonoses, and/or pose a threat to other animals in the UK. A useful reference on these diseases is to be found in the journal In Practice. Reference : TREES, A & SHAW, S (1999) Imported diseases in small animals. In Practice 21, 482-491.
In order to assess the implications of these exotic diseases, Defra has
set up an exotic diseases surveillance scheme for dogs and cats, in consultation
with the BVA (British Veterinary Association) and BSAVA (British Small
Animal Veterinary Association). Your co-operation in this scheme would
be much appreciated. Any personal data supplied in the form will be protected
in accordance with the Data Protection Act.
Reporting forms may be downloaded below or obtained from local Animal
Health Divisional Offices, or the BVA or BSAVA websites.
We advise you to keep a copy of your completed forms for your records.
Form DCED1: Dog and cat exotic disease report form (including case definitions):
(122 KB)
Page last modified:
3 October 2005