Table 2.
Number of dogs, cats, and horses entering Australia each year
| Number of animals, 2005 | Number of animals, 2006 | Number of animals, 2007 | Number of animals, 2008 | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| UK | 2594 | 3028 | 3113 | 2610 |
| USA | 1022 | 1160 | 1153 | 1213 |
| Canada | 231 | 270 | 332 | 320 |
| Netherlands | 129 | 118 | 121 | 115 |
| Germany | 89 | 116 | 111 | 134 |
| France | 75 | 87 | 93 | 62 |
Number entering from selected countries from which fluoroquinolone-resistant Clostridium difficile PCR ribotype 027 has been reported, 2005–08. Estimated on the basis of travel permits granted by the Australian Quarantine and Inspection Service (Lam G, Australian Quarantine and Inspection Service, Canberra, ACT, Australia, personal communication).