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This is a sample only — it shows what an official Animal Health Certificate (AHC) looks like. Your AHC will be issued by Export Vets at your appointment and must be presented at the point of departure. AHCs are valid for 10 days from issue for entry into the EU, and for 4 months for onward travel within the EU.

Sample Document — Official Format

Animal Health Certificate (AHC)

For travel of pet dogs, cats and ferrets from Great Britain to the EU / Northern Ireland

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Defra-Authorised OV

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Official Animal Health Certificate — GB to EU

Ref: EV-2024-SAMPLEForm: AHC (Annex IV)
I

Issuing Official Veterinarian (OV)

OV NameDr. Sarah Mitchell MRCVS
OV Authorisation NumberOV-EV-00123
Practice NameExport Vets
AddressCornwall, United Kingdom
Telephone07391 300392
Email[email protected]
Country of IssueUnited Kingdom (Great Britain)
Competent AuthorityAPHA (Animal and Plant Health Agency)
II

Description of Animal

SpeciesCanis lupus familiaris (Dog)
BreedBeagle
Name of AnimalBuddy
SexMale (Neutered)
Date of Birth14 March 2020
Colour / MarkingsTri-colour — white, tan and black
Microchip Number985 112 345 678 901
Date of Microchipping01 February 2020
Owner NameJane Smith
Owner Address15 Harbour Road, Falmouth, Cornwall, TR11 2AB

Microchip requirement: The microchip must have been implanted before or on the same day as the first rabies vaccination. The microchip number must be readable at the time of examination.

III

Rabies Vaccination

Vaccine NameNobivac Rabies
ManufacturerMSD Animal Health
Batch / Lot NumberA1234B
Date of Vaccination10 January 2024
Valid From10 January 2024
Valid Until09 January 2027
Vaccination StatusPrimary vaccination (first-time)
Administering VetDr. Sarah Mitchell MRCVS

Timing rules for EU entry:

  • First rabies vaccination must be given at least 21 days before travel.
  • Booster vaccinations are valid immediately if administered before the previous vaccination expires.
  • The AHC can only be issued within 10 days of your travel date.
IV

Tapeworm Treatment (Dogs Only)

Treatment RequiredYes — required for entry into Finland, Ireland, Northern Ireland, Norway or Malta
Active SubstancePraziquantel
Product NameDroncit
Dose Administered1 tablet (50 mg)
Date & Time of Treatment15 January 2024 — 09:30
Administering VetDr. Sarah Mitchell MRCVS

Timing: Tapeworm treatment must be administered no less than 24 hours and no more than 120 hours (5 days) before the scheduled time of entry into the destination country.

V

Official Veterinarian Declaration

I, the undersigned Official Veterinarian, certify that I have examined the animal described in this certificate on the date shown below; that the animal was found to be fit for the intended journey; that the animal's microchip was read and corresponds to the number recorded above; and that the vaccination and treatment details recorded are accurate and complete to the best of my knowledge.

Date of Clinical Examination15 January 2024
Place of ExaminationCornwall, United Kingdom

OV Signature

S. Mitchell

Date of Issue

15 January 2024

Official Stamp

Official OV stamp

Valid for EU entry

10 days from date of issue (15 Jan – 25 Jan 2024)

Valid for onward EU travel

4 months from date of issue

This is a sample document for reference only — not a valid AHC

Export Vets · Defra-Authorised Official Veterinarian · [email protected] · 07391 300392 · exportvets.uk

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