Export of dogs to Australia from Singapore suspended for now over canine influenza fears
A temporary suspension on the export of dogs to Australia from Singapore has been imposed by Australian authorities following concerns about canine influenza, said the Agri-Food & Veterinary Authority of Singapore (AVA) in a circular on Tuesday (22 May).
The suspension, imposed on last Saturday by the Australian Government Department of Agriculture and Water Resources (DAWR), does not affect air transhipment of dogs via Singapore and the export of cats to Australia from Singapore.
Both authorities are working on measures to resume the export of dogs, the circular added.
“AVA will stop issuing export licences and veterinary health certificates for the export of dogs to Australia for the time being. If you have questions regarding your Australian permit to import dogs, you may contact the DAWR at imports@agriculture.gov.au,” the AVA said.
Members of the public can contact the AVA for clarification on the matter at AVA_Import&Export_Animals@ava.gov.sg or 6805 2991.
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