Disease Control Flashcards
All dogs and cats over the age of _____ shall be vaccinated against Rabies
3 months
How soon after the first Rabies vaccine shall a dog or cat receive a booster?
Within 12 months
Are technicians allowed to administer Rabies vaccinations?
No - only veterinarians
If a dog/cat/ferret under Rabies quarantine shows symptoms within _____ days, is shall be euthanized for Rabies testing
10 days
What wild animals do not normally transmit rabies?
Rabbits, rodents, opossums
What wild animals are considered rabies vectors?
Skunks, bats, raccoons, coyotes, bobcats
How long after a livestock animal has been bitten by a rabid animal can it be slaughtered and consumed safely?
7 days
What animal products should not be consumed if the animal has been bitten by a rabid animal?
Tissues near the bite or milk
Why are skunks illegal to keep as pets?
Hazard to the public health of rabies developing in pet skunks
Each county and municipality may provide by ordinance for the licensure of all dogs and cats over what age?
3 months
What are impoundment facilities created for?
Confinement of unknown animals that have bitten a person, animals running at large, viscous animals, or by contract
Who is in charge of preventing and controlling spread of rabies via capture/confinement or disposition of rabies suspected animals?
Animal control officers
Who is in charge of enforcing quarantine orders?
Animal control officers
Who is in charge of the destruction/confinement of animals exposed to rabies?
Animal control officers
Who is in charge of enforcing pet skunk regulations?
Animal control officers
