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Understanding Non-Commercial Movement Regulations for Pet Animals in Iceland

This document outlines the regulations governing the non-commercial movement of pet animals in Iceland, including essential import requirements and conditions set forth by Regulation No. 998/2003/EC, which is not implemented in Iceland. It discusses the legal act IS 54/1990, prohibiting certain imports while allowing exemptions by the Minister of Agriculture on CVO recommendations. Key points include vaccination requirements for dogs and cats, quarantine procedures, and the prohibition of specific breeds and physiological states. Additional details on home isolation requirements for other pets are also provided.

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Understanding Non-Commercial Movement Regulations for Pet Animals in Iceland

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  1. Screening meeting 28 – 31 March 2011

  2. Non commercial movement of pet animals • NO - non commercial movement of pets. • All considered imports • Regulation no 998/2003/EC not implemented in Iceland. • Governed by legal act IS 54/1990 on importation of animals. • Importation Prohibited, but......... exemptions, Minister of Agriculture may deviate from ban upon recommendation from CVO. • Regulation IS 935/2004 importation of pet animals and dogs´semen.

  3. Non commercial movement of pet animals • Pets: Dogs, cats, ornamental fish, rodents, rabbits & cage birds. • Cats and dogs Quarantine 28ds - NO Pet Passport. • Rodents, cage birds, pet rabbits home isolation for 30 ds or longer if required. • Import permits • Preimport requirements:Vaccinations – Rabies from non Rabies free countries + Rabies titre 30 ds post vaccination. • Dogs: • C Distemper, Parvovirus, Hepatitis, Leptospira. • Blood samples for Brucella canis + faecal samples for salmonella spp. • Treatment for ecto- and endoparasites

  4. Non commercial movement of pet animals • Cats: • Rabies: vaccination as for dogs. • Other vaccinations: Panleucopenia, Rhinotracheitis, Calici. • Blood samples for: FelV og FIV • Faecal sample for Salmonella spp. • Treatment for ecto – and endoparasites.

  5. Non commercial movement of pet animals • Non permitted imports: • Animals in certain physiological state – pregnant / nursing. Recently undergone surgery. • Certain breeds of dogs not permitted, eg. Pit Bull Terrier/Staffordshire Bull Terrier, Filo Brasileiro, Dogo Argentino, Toso Inu, Mixtures of wolves and dogs. • Temperament evaluation for certain breeds required.

  6. Non commercial movement of pet animals • Other pets: • Home isolation previously approved by DVO. • Cats and Dogs: • Samples taken during quarantine: • Faecal samples for endoparasties • Dogs only: Blood sample for Canine influenza.

  7. Non commercial movement of pet animals

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