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pstinard · 05-15-2015, 10:22 AM

Step 4: Rabies Neutralising Antibody Titre (RNAT) test and waiting period
Timeframe: Between 180 days and 24 months before export

For your RNAT test to be valid, the following requirements must be met: Following a rabies virus vaccination, a Government Approved Veterinarian must scan the animal’s microchip and collect a blood sample for the RNAT test.
The blood sample must be drawn in a Department of Agriculture approved country.
The animal’s microchip number must be written on the blood tube and the laboratory submission form.
The testing laboratory must be approved by the Competent Authority in the exporting country. It is acceptable to draw blood in a Department of Agriculture approved country and be tested at a laboratory in a different approved country.
The testing laboratory must use either a fluorescent antibody virus neutralisation (FAVN) test or a rapid fluorescent focus inhibition test (RFFIT).
The laboratory report must be in English and completed on the testing laboratory’s letterhead. The report must include the animal’s microchip number, the blood sampling date, the signature of the person responsible for issuing the laboratory report, the location where the blood sample was taken, the test type and the test result.
A result of 0.5 IU/ml or more is acceptable. A result of less than 0.5 IU/ml is not acceptable and in this circumstance you may re-vaccinate and repeat the testing process.
The department recognises the RNAT test result for 24 months from the date of blood sampling to the date of export. The animal must have a valid RNAT test laboratory report at the time of export. If the RNAT test is due to expire (i.e., greater than 24 months old) prior to the date of export, you must have your dog retested prior to the expiry date.
The animal is not eligible for export to Australia until at least one hundred and eighty (180) days have passed from the date that the blood sample is drawn for the RNAT test (with a satisfactory result). There is no requirement for the animal to remain in an approved country during this period.

Step 5: The Official Government Veterinarian must complete the Rabies Vaccination and Rabies Neutralising Antibody Titre (RNAT) test declaration
Timeframe: Before applying for the import permit

You must contact an Official Government Veterinarian in the country of export to complete the RNAT test Declaration. This is not the Government Approved Veterinarian (your preparing veterinarian).
You must submit the RNAT test laboratory report and rabies vaccination certificate to the Official Government Veterinarian so they can complete the RNAT test Declaration.
The microchip number, test result and blood sampling date must be consistent between the RNAT test laboratory report and RNAT test Declaration.
You must ensure that the completed RNAT test Declaration states the name of the testing laboratory, not the submitting laboratory.

Step 6: Apply and pay for the import permit
Timeframe: After you have received the completed Rabies Vaccination and RNAT test declaration, and at least 42 days prior to proposed date of export.

Please ensure you allow at least 20 working days for the processing and granting of your permit application. It is recommended that you read How to complete the import application before proceeding.
How to apply
You may submit your import permit application, as well as full payment and all supporting documentation by any of the following methods:
<ul>Online application using e-lodge (You must scan and attach all supporting documentation).
Manual application - send a copy of your application and all supporting documentation to:
<li style="list-style-type:none;display:inline;"><ul>Email to Animal and Biological Import Assessments Branch
Fax to +61 2 6272 3110; or
Post to Animal and Biological Import Assessments Branch: GPO Box 858, Canberra ACT 2601, Australia
</ul></ul>
Additional charges may be applied if information required to assess the application is missing, incorrect or if an application is put on hold.
Import permits are valid for up to twelve (12) months from the date of issue.

Step 7: Book tentative post arrival quarantine accommodation at an Australian government quarantine facility and make travel arrangements
Timeframe: After you have received your import permit

See the Australian Post Entry Quarantine Facilities webpage for information on booking quarantine accommodation and arranging transport for your dog(s).
Please also note the following:
The department does not place any restrictions on the airline you choose. However, the animal must travel as "manifested cargo" (not in the cabin) and in an International Air Transport Association (IATA) approved crate for dogs.
IATA guidelines can be viewed at Traveller's Pet Corner.
There are animal transport companies in most countries that can make arrangements on your behalf. Visit Independent Pet and Animal Transportation Association International, Inc for a list of animal transport companies worldwide.
The department accepts no responsibility for animals that escape en route, and all transport costs are at the importer's expense.
Transit/Transhipment
The dog may transit (touch down but stay on the same plane) or tranship (change aircraft) in any country en route to Australia.
Dogs transhipped through international airports in non-approved countries must not leave the international side of the airport.
The dog may not be eligible for import if these requirements are not met.
Note: It is the importer’s responsibility to contact the competent authority in the country of transhipment to find out:

- whether they allow animals to tranship
- whether they have a facility to accommodate animals during transhipment
- how long the animals can be held
- any additional conditions that may apply.

05-15-2015, 10:22 AM	#38
pstinard YT 3000 Club Member Join Date: Apr 2013 Location: Urbana, IL USA Posts: 3,648	Australian regulations, part 2 :-( Step 4: Rabies Neutralising Antibody Titre (RNAT) test and waiting period Timeframe: Between 180 days and 24 months before export For your RNAT test to be valid, the following requirements must be met: Following a rabies virus vaccination, a Government Approved Veterinarian must scan the animal’s microchip and collect a blood sample for the RNAT test. The blood sample must be drawn in a Department of Agriculture approved country. The animal’s microchip number must be written on the blood tube and the laboratory submission form. The testing laboratory must be approved by the Competent Authority in the exporting country. It is acceptable to draw blood in a Department of Agriculture approved country and be tested at a laboratory in a different approved country. The testing laboratory must use either a fluorescent antibody virus neutralisation (FAVN) test or a rapid fluorescent focus inhibition test (RFFIT). The laboratory report must be in English and completed on the testing laboratory’s letterhead. The report must include the animal’s microchip number, the blood sampling date, the signature of the person responsible for issuing the laboratory report, the location where the blood sample was taken, the test type and the test result. A result of 0.5 IU/ml or more is acceptable. A result of less than 0.5 IU/ml is not acceptable and in this circumstance you may re-vaccinate and repeat the testing process. The department recognises the RNAT test result for 24 months from the date of blood sampling to the date of export. The animal must have a valid RNAT test laboratory report at the time of export. If the RNAT test is due to expire (i.e., greater than 24 months old) prior to the date of export, you must have your dog retested prior to the expiry date. The animal is not eligible for export to Australia until at least one hundred and eighty (180) days have passed from the date that the blood sample is drawn for the RNAT test (with a satisfactory result). There is no requirement for the animal to remain in an approved country during this period. Step 5: The Official Government Veterinarian must complete the Rabies Vaccination and Rabies Neutralising Antibody Titre (RNAT) test declaration Timeframe: Before applying for the import permit You must contact an Official Government Veterinarian in the country of export to complete the RNAT test Declaration. This is not the Government Approved Veterinarian (your preparing veterinarian). You must submit the RNAT test laboratory report and rabies vaccination certificate to the Official Government Veterinarian so they can complete the RNAT test Declaration. The microchip number, test result and blood sampling date must be consistent between the RNAT test laboratory report and RNAT test Declaration. You must ensure that the completed RNAT test Declaration states the name of the testing laboratory, not the submitting laboratory. Step 6: Apply and pay for the import permit Timeframe: After you have received the completed Rabies Vaccination and RNAT test declaration, and at least 42 days prior to proposed date of export. Please ensure you allow at least 20 working days for the processing and granting of your permit application. It is recommended that you read How to complete the import application before proceeding. How to apply You may submit your import permit application, as well as full payment and all supporting documentation by any of the following methods: <ul>Online application using e-lodge (You must scan and attach all supporting documentation). Manual application - send a copy of your application and all supporting documentation to: <li style="list-style-type:none;display:inline;"><ul>Email to Animal and Biological Import Assessments Branch Fax to +61 2 6272 3110; or Post to Animal and Biological Import Assessments Branch: GPO Box 858, Canberra ACT 2601, Australia </ul></ul> Additional charges may be applied if information required to assess the application is missing, incorrect or if an application is put on hold. Import permits are valid for up to twelve (12) months from the date of issue. Step 7: Book tentative post arrival quarantine accommodation at an Australian government quarantine facility and make travel arrangements Timeframe: After you have received your import permit See the Australian Post Entry Quarantine Facilities webpage for information on booking quarantine accommodation and arranging transport for your dog(s). Please also note the following: The department does not place any restrictions on the airline you choose. However, the animal must travel as "manifested cargo" (not in the cabin) and in an International Air Transport Association (IATA) approved crate for dogs. IATA guidelines can be viewed at Traveller's Pet Corner. There are animal transport companies in most countries that can make arrangements on your behalf. Visit Independent Pet and Animal Transportation Association International, Inc for a list of animal transport companies worldwide. The department accepts no responsibility for animals that escape en route, and all transport costs are at the importer's expense. Transit/Transhipment The dog may transit (touch down but stay on the same plane) or tranship (change aircraft) in any country en route to Australia. Dogs transhipped through international airports in non-approved countries must not leave the international side of the airport. The dog may not be eligible for import if these requirements are not met. Note: It is the importer’s responsibility to contact the competent authority in the country of transhipment to find out: - whether they allow animals to tranship - whether they have a facility to accommodate animals during transhipment - how long the animals can be held - any additional conditions that may apply.