Rabies Guide 2010.pdf - the South African Veterinary Council

Republic of South Africa
Directorate of Veterinary Services
Identity, Rabies Vaccination and Movement Certificate for dogs and cats moving between
provinces in the Republic of South Africa
Nb: Keep this certificate as proof of vaccination.
Take it with you for revaccinations and when your dog or cat moves between provinces.
A1
Identification and description of animal:
Dog Cat Male Female
Date of birth:
Name of
animal:
Distinguishing
marks:
Microchip
number:
Colour:
Breed:
A2
Owner’s name:
Owners
address:
A3
This serves as an official vaccination certificate for interprovincial and international movements
on condition that:
1. it accompanies the animal;
2. the property of origin is free from quarantine restrictions imposed for rabies control purposes;
3. the certificate is signed and stamped in the space below.
A4 Vaccinations Date Name of
vaccine
Primary
Revaccinations
Batch No
A5 General information on Rabies Vaccination of Dogs and Cats in South Africa
Signature and address of
veterinarian/authorised
official
• All dogs and cats three months and older shall be immunised twice within a 12 month period,
administered at least 30 days apart and thereafter every 3 years. Vaccination shall be carried out by
an authorised person using a registered vaccine.
• Puppies and kittens under the age of three months can be vaccinated, provided they are revaccinated
at three months and then according to the above schedule.
• Pregnant dogs and cats can be safely vaccinated.
• For international movement, some countries require a registered veterinarian to have vaccinated the
animal and some stipulate annual rabies vaccinations. It is the owner’s responsibility to ascertain the
requirements of the importing country.
Fig. 8: Identity, rabies vaccination and movement certificate for dogs and cats moving between
provinces in the Republic of South Africa
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