DEPARTMENT OF THE ENVIRONMENT
Pet Travel Scheme (Jersey) Regulations 201-
(Public)
Purpose of the Report
To introduce Pet Travel Scheme (Jersey) Regulations 201- on the animal health requirements applicable to the non-commercial movement of Pet Animals (dogs, cat and ferrets) entering Jersey:
Background
Council Regulation (EC) No 998/2003 harmonises the animal health controls applicable to the non-commercial movement of pet animals (dogs, cats and ferrets) between Member States and from Third Countries.
The EU Regulation covers the identification and rabies vaccination of pet animals and for a transitional period, which expires on 31 December 2011, enabled the UK (including the Channel Islands) to require additional measures (a blood test followed by a six month wait and be treated against tick and tapeworm) prior to entry. The control measures include travel with an approved carrier. The additional measures have been in force since inception of the UK Pet Travel Scheme in 2000, therefore, predated the EU Regulation. Jersey adopted the Pet Travel Scheme in line with UK to enable continued free movement of dogs and cats between the island and UK.
Pet animals that do not meet the entry requirements must comply with the Rabies (Importation of Dogs, Cats and Other Mammals) (Jersey) Order 1976 which states animals must be licensed by the Minister before entry into Jersey and must be detained for 6 months in an approved quarantine unit. No approved quarantine unit is available in Jersey.
Since the introduction of the UK Pet Travel Scheme in 2000 and the subsequent enactment of the Council Regulation, Europe has continued with an effective vaccination program to reduce rabies in the domestic and wild animal populations in Member States. There has not been one reported case of rabies in the EU associated with the legal movement of pets under EU pet movement system since it was introduced in 2004.
Amended Pet Travel Scheme
As a consequence of improved rabies vaccination and changed risk levels, from the 1 January 2012 the Pet Travel Scheme will change. Pet animals entering or returning from EU Countries or listed Third Countries will have to be microchipped, vaccinated against rabies and wait 21 days before entry. Pet Animals entering from unlisted Third Countries will have to be microchipped, vaccinated against rabies and wait 30 days, blood samples and wait 3 months. Dogs will have to be treated for tapeworm (E multilocularis) at least 24 hours and not more than 120 hours (1-5 days) before embarkation. Pets will have to travel to Jersey with an approved carrier. All requirements have to be officially certified.
EU COUNTRIES
Austria | Germany | Netherlands |
Belgium | Greece | Poland |
Bulgaria | Hungary | Portugal |
Czech Republic | Ireland | Romania |
Cyprus | Italy | Slovakia |
Denmark | Latvia | Slovenia |
Estonia | Lithuania | Spain |
Finland | Luxembourg | Sweden |
France | Malta | |
LISTED THIRD COUNTRIES AT 20/10/2011
Andorra | Falkland Islands | Norway |
Antigua & Barbuda | Fiji | Russian Federation |
Argentina | French Polynesia | St Helena |
Aruba | Guam | St Kitts & Nevis |
Ascension Island | Hawaii | St Lucia |
Australia | Hong Kong | St Pierre & Miquelon |
Bahrain | Iceland | St Vincent & The Grenadines |
Barbados | Jamaica | Saint Maarten |
Belarus | Japan | San Marino |
Bermuda | Liechtenstein | Singapore |
BES Islands | Malaysia | Switzerland |
Bosnia-Herzegovina | Mauritius | Taiwan |
British Virgin Islands | Mayotte | Trinidad & Tobago |
Canada | Mexico | United Arab Emirates |
Cayman Islands | Monaco | USA (mainland) |
Chile | Montserrat | Vanuata |
Croatia | New Caledonia | Vatican |
Curacao | New Zealand | Wallis & Futuna |
Financial and Staffing Implications
There are no financial or staffing implications associated with the proposed amendment.
Pet owners returning to Jersey and those arriving to reside or visiting on holiday in Jersey with their pets will benefit chiefly by not having to undertake blood tests and wait 6 months before being eligible for entry.
Discussion
The Pet Travel Scheme (Jersey) Regulations 201- will provide the legal framework to administer and enforce Community Regulation (EC) No 998/2003
Conclusion
To ensure Jersey’s continued protection against rabies and the tapeworm E multilocularis, compliance with EU legislation controlling the non-commercial movement of pet animals is necessary and will be achieved by adoption of the Pet Travel Scheme (Jersey) Regulations 201- .
Recommendation
To lodge the Regulation au Greffe
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Written by: States Veterinary Assistant
Approved by: Director of Environment
Attachments:
Pet Travel Scheme (Jersey) Regulations 201-
Ministerial Decision ref: MD-PE-2011-0100
20 October 2011