Table 1.

Recommendations for testing dogs from areas endemic for B. canis when mated or inseminated with dogs from non-endemic areas, or when imported to non-endemic areas

Risk level	Situation	Recommended test
1	Mating or insemination, no suspicion of B. canis and no reproductive disturbances	Blood sample for antibody analysis
2	Mating or insemination with dog with previous reproductive disturbances, import of dogs without reproductive disturbances.	Serology: 2 samples 4-6 weeks apart
3	Import of or mating/insemination with dogs with previous reproductive disturbances, infection with B. canis suspected.	Serology, 2 samples 4-6 weeks apart, blood culture and culture or PCR from semen or vagina
4	Import of or mating/insemination with dog from kennel with endemic infection of B. canis.	Dissuaded from mating or import.