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Mandate pre-import screening and testing for dogs from countries with endemic diseases.

Recommendation
The Government should mandate pre-import screening measures to control and restrict the movement of dogs from countries which have endemic diseases, such as Brucella canis and leishmaniasis, that are not present in the UK. Accordingly, all imported dogs from these countries should be tested for relevant non-endemic diseases.
Paragraph Reference
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Government Response

A response document is linked to this report, dated 20 December 2024. Response attribution to this recommendation has not been verified. Read the response document.

Source
Committee Environment, Food and Rural Affairs Committee
Inquiry Pet welfare and abuse
Report Second Report - Pet welfare and abuse 05 Apr 2024 HC 161
View on Parliament website
Addressee Bodies
Department for Environment Food and Rural Affairs
Timeline
Recommendation age 2.4 yrs
Report published 05 Apr 2024