Transport of pet animals between countries Rabies in animals

sign @ uk port showing rabies prevention measures aimed @ merchant sailors.

rabies endemic many parts of world, , 1 of reasons given quarantine periods in international animal transport has been try keep disease out of uninfected regions. however, developed countries, pioneered sweden, allow unencumbered travel between territories pet animals have demonstrated adequate immune response rabies vaccination.

such countries may limit movement animals countries rabies considered under control in pet animals. there various lists of such countries. united kingdom has developed list, , france has rather different list, said based on list of office international des epizooties (oie). european union has harmonised list. no list of rabies-free countries readily available oie.

in recent years, canine rabies has been practically eliminated in north america , europe due extensive , mandatory vaccination requirements. still significant problem in parts of africa, parts of middle east, parts of latin america, , parts of asia. dogs considered main reservoir rabies in developing countries.

however, recent spread of rabies in northeastern united states , further may cause restrengthening of precautions against movement of possibly rabid animals between developed countries.