The EU tightens the import of pets from Russia and Belarus

From September 16, to import canine, cats or home ferrets into the EU from the Russian Federation and Belarus, you’ll need to be examined for rabies antibodies and supply a supporting doc.

The European Union is tightening guidelines for the import of sure pets from Russia and Belarus. To import canine, cats or home ferrets into the EU from these nations, it’s essential to be examined for rabies antibodies and supply a supporting doc, the State Meals and Veterinary Service of Lithuania introduced on Friday, Could 17. The measure will come into drive on September 16.

A serological check have to be carried out not less than three months earlier than the issuance of an EU veterinary certificates. Such a doc will be obtained from state veterinarians of third nations, the Lithuanian division defined. As well as, the animal have to be vaccinated in opposition to rabies, have a subcutaneous microchip or a particular tattoo.

In 2023, 63 pets from the Russian Federation and Belarus weren’t allowed into Lithuania resulting from inconsistencies in accompanying paperwork, transportation circumstances, and identification numbers. Related issues come up in most EU nations, says the Lithuanian service. In line with the European Fee, in numerous circumstances, counterfeit vaccination paperwork for pets imported from Russia and Belarus had been discovered at checkpoints.