PETS: 2001 North American Risk Assessment
When it announced the introduction of the Pet Travel Scheme (PETS), the Government said that dogs and cats from non-qualifying countries such as the USA and Canada would continue to be subject to quarantine. However, the Government did indicate that it would look again at the position for these two countries.
Two reports which look at the risks of importing rabies and one that considers other diseases should pets be extended to the USA and Canada were produced.
Following consideration of these reports it was concluded that the increased risk of introducing rabies into the UK from the USA and Canada if pets was to be extended to these countries was very low. Consequently, the Government announced on 20 November 2002 that pets would be extended to the USA and Canada from 11 December 2002.
- Edinburgh University rabies risk assessment
2002
(33kb) - Veterinary Laboratories Agency rabies risk assessment
2002
(171kb)
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