Electronic animal identification has existed for over 15 years in the world and is enshrined in legislation in many countries. The development of electronic identification accelerated particularly in 2004. New EU requirements for the mandatory microchips in dogs and cats entered into force.
Over 4,000 veterinary clinics and vets have introduced electronic animal identification in Ukraine.
The process of equipping vet control points with scanners has begun at the border. All animals that travel to the EU from “Boryspil” airport are undergoing the process of scanning. Ukraine and Russia have already begun the process of improving of the requirements of the vet legislation regarding the electronic identification of small animals.
This microchip is contained in a sterile capsule that is made of biocompatible glass and has a 15-digit digital code. This code is individual for each animal and remains throughout life. Implantation of a microchip capsule is a fast, easy and painless procedure. It is a subcutaneous injection. A disposable implantation applicator is supplied with the microchip in a sterile package. The usage of biocompatible glass avoids migration of the chip under the animal’s skin.
