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AHCAnimal Health Certificate
BIDBis In Die
BCSBody Condition Score
BOASBrachycephalic Obstructive Airway Syndrome
CBCComplete Blood Count
DEFRADepartment for Environment, Food & Rural Affairs
FAVNFluorescent Antibody Virus Neutralisation
HCTHematocrit
IATAInternational Air Transport Association
IMIntramuscular
ISOInternational Organization for Standardization
IVIntravenous
MHRAMedicines and Healthcare products Regulatory Agency
NPONil Per Os
OVOfficial Veterinarian
POPer Os
PRNPro Re Nata
QIDQuarter In Die
SC/SQSubcutaneous
SIDSemel In Die
SPCASociety for the Prevention of Cruelty to Animals
TIDTer In Die
TPRTemperature, Pulse, Respiration
TRACESTrade Control and Expert System
USDAUnited States Department of Agriculture
VMDVeterinary Medicines Directorate

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Animal Health Certificate (AHC)

Required for travel from Great Britain to EU countries

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EU Pet Passport Information

Understanding the EU pet passport system

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Rabies Vaccination Certificate

Sample template and filling guide

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Owner Declaration Form

Non-commercial movement declaration template

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