Diseases & Topics
Veterinary Public Health
North Carolina's Veterinary Public Health program focuses on the control and prevention of communicable diseases that can be passed from animals to humans. These diseases are known as zoonotic (animal-borne) diseases. Rabies is by far the most prevalent reportable zoonotic disease in animals in North Carolina. However, people can catch other illnesses such as salmonellosis and E. coli infection from animals as well.
- Rabies control & prevention in North Carolina - Learn about rabies vaccination for domestic animals and the oral rabies vaccine (ORV) program for North Carolina wildlife.
- N.C. Rabies Control Manual - North Carolina-specific guidance and information for local health departments, healthcare providers, veterinarians, certified rabies vaccinators, animal control and other professionals involved in rabies control and prevention. Includes N.C. laws and rules, risk assessment algorithms, human PEP recommendations and standing order templates, animal vaccination requirements, and animal management protocols.
- Rabies information for veterinarians and animal control professionals
- Rabies tag lists - Tag numbers and issuing veterinarian/animal control agency by year.
- Guidance for Animals in Public Settings
- Animal Contact Compendium:
National Association of State Public Health Veterinarians (NASPHV) Guidelines for Animals in Public Settings (fairs, educational farms, petting zoos and schools)
- Animal Contact Exhibits: North Carolina Department of Agriculture and Consumer Services’ information regarding sanctioned agricultural fairs in North Carolina.
- North Carolina veterinary public health laws and rules:
- Import/export requirements for domestic dogs, cats and ferrets
Animal welfare programs, such as the North Carolina Spay Neuter Program are administered by the North Carolina Department of Agriculture & Consumer Services, Veterinary Division, Animal Welfare Section.
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