MALTA INCLUDED IN UK PET TRAVEL SCHEME FOR 2001

The Director of Veterinary Services informs the general public that, as Malta has been included in the UK Pet Travel Scheme for 2001, pet owners can start to prepare for the scheme.

Pets can have a microchip installed, be vaccinated against rabies and be blood sampled for testing at a recognised laboratory at any time from now. It is to be noted that the process from the Rabies vaccination to the issue of the Pet Passport will take a minimum of seven months.

Further information is available from the Department of Veterinary Services, Marsa or from the website www.maff.gov.uk/animalh/quarantine.