Re: Further on Canadian Border Crossing

[Teddy Lancaster <Teddy@runningbear.com>]

For those bringing dogs (like I am) you must have rabies vaccination
certificate vaid within two years.

Teddy


Myna Cryderman wrote:

> Greetings from Canada,
>
> I am sorry to have created a scare about VS in New Mexico.  I was told by
> Agriculture Canada that there had been an outbreak so obviously what they
> consider an outbreak only has to one case.  Our government is very serious
> about keeping disease out of Canada.
>
> I have a further update on border crossing if you are from the three states
> affected, Texas, New Mexico and Arizona. If you already have GOVERNMENT
> CERTIFIED HEALTH PAPERS from these states you will be allowed into Canada
> after being inspected at the border.  To be  inspected you must make an
> appointment at least  a day in advance.  The fee is $25   Canadian , about
> $17.50 US as long as you are there in  office hours, 8am to 4pm. The number
>  to call if you entering Canada at the two ports in Manitoba which have vet
> inspection are : Pembina ( north of Grand Forks, North Dakota) is 204 -
> 373-2346. If you are coming from the west and crossing at the port at
> Dunseith, North Dakota, the number is 204 - 534-6288.This is  only
> necessary if you are coming from those three states. Other wise you can
> cross the border  without any inspection as long as you have negative
> Coggins within 6 months and government certified health papers. I can have
>  AG Canada fax a   copy of this ruling to anyone who will be crossing and
> wants reassurance of being able to cross.
>
> I hope this makes things clear if you have further questions please contact
> me.
>
> Myna Cryderman
> Ride Manager of the Great Northern Connection
> FEI World Cup Qualifier and Pan Am pre-ride