Imports and Exports
In order to maintain Great Britain's animal and public health status, the government has in place various measures designed to ensure that imported animals and products of animal origin do not present unacceptable risks to the health of other animals or to people.
One area of concern is the risk of rabies from imported dogs, cats and other mammals from outwith the British Isles. For many years the UK Government has used compulsory quarantine of imported animals to prevent the spread of rabies, this is currently implemented by the Rabies (Importation of Dogs, Cats and other Mammals) Order 1974 (as amended).
The order provides for an animal landed without a licence to be either directed to quarantine, re-exported or destroyed and its owner prosecuted. It is thus important to ensure that all the licensing requirements are met.
Information on the following topics can be found by following the links in the left-hand menu bar.
Importation and Exportation of Animals:
Importation of dogs or cats, including:
- commercially traded dogs or cats
- Pet Travel Scheme (PETS)
- Quarantine Information
Exportation of horses and ponies, including:
- Welfare Guidelines
- Horse Passports
Importation of mammals, including:
Importation of Animal Pathogens.
Contact
Tel: 0131-244-6181
Fax: 0131-244-6616
E-Mail: animal.health@scotland.gsi.gov.uk
Address:
Animal Health and Welfare,
Room 350,
Pentland House,
47 Robb's Loan,
Edinburgh
EH14 1TY