Dogs, cats and ferrets to enter Switzerland from Thailand need the
following requirements:
They must have been vaccinated against rabies with an inactivated vaccine (vaccinated with an efficiency This represents at least one international unit of antigen according to WHO standards) as recommended by the manufacturer
At least 30 days after rabies vaccinated (and not on the validity of the recommended vaccination The manufacturer has expired) blood must be take from the animal and tested for antibodies against rabies by EU approved Laboratories
Adequate protection is considered by The concentration of neutralizing antibodies against rabies (“titer”) for at least 0.5 international units – Milliliter of serum (IU / mL).
The waiting period of 3 Months from the date of blood sample until time to entry Switzerland are required
This means that at least 4 months waiting period from the last rabies vaccination
Vaccinate puppies less than 3 Months not accept because the antibodies may still from mother immunity. There is animals can not less than 7 Month before entry Switzerland
More info please contact the Federal veterinary office (FVO):
Tel +41 (0)31 323 30 33
Fax +41 (0)31 323 85 22
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