Rabies
Info for Veterinarians &
Animal Control
The following resources provide information to assist in animals rabies prevention and control in
the interest of public health:
- Rabies risk assessments - Human health care providers, veterinarians and CD nurses
caring for patients with potential rabies exposures may contact N.C. DHHS Public Health
Veterinarians (919-733-3419; 24/7) for evaluation of exposure circumstances and advisement
on whether post-exposure prophylaxis (PEP) is appropriate. In the case of animals, the
determination of whether or not control measures should be applied is made under NC
GS § 130A-197
.
- Rabies tags:
- Rabies tag lists - Yearly lists of contact
information arranged by tag number for easier tracking of animals.
- Rabies tags order forms
- 2024 (PDF, 140KB)
- 2025 (PDF, 140KB)
- Protocol:
- NC DHHS: 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.
- N.C. Rabies Laws: GS
§ 130A-184 through 201
- N.C. Rabies Rules: 10A
NCAC 41 Subchapter G, Sections .0101-.0103
- NC DHHS: Import/Export Requirements for
Dogs, Cats and Ferrets
- Prevention:
- Rabies risk assessments - Human health care providers, veterinarians and CD nurses
caring for patients with potential rabies exposures may contact N.C. DHHS Public Health
Veterinarians (919-733-3419; 24/7) for evaluation of exposure circumstances and advisement
on whether post-exposure prophylaxis (PEP) is appropriate. In the case of animals, the
determination of whether or not control measures should be applied is made under NC
GS § 130A-197 .
- Rabies virology/serology - See the State
Laboratory of Public Health for information on rabies testing services and specimen
requirements.
- Search for North Carolina animal control
agencies - North Carolina Association of Rabies Control Agencies (NCARCA)
- US APHIS: APHIS North Carolina Area Office
- CDC: Rabies
- CDC: World Rabies Day -
A global health observance to raise awareness about rabies and enhance prevention and
control efforts. Co-sponsored by CDC and the Alliance for Rabies Control (ARC).
- North Carolina Veterinary Medical Board :
The state occupational licensing board for veterinary practice. Manages examination of
applicants, issuing and renewing licenses/registrations, formal complaints, practice name
approvals, and inspections of all veterinary practices throughout the state.
- North Carolina
Veterinary Medical Association : Professional organization providing
continuing education, public relations, advocacy and lobbying on behalf of veterinary
medicine in the state.
- NC Veterinary Division ,
Dept of Agriculture and Consumer Services: Protects the health of the state's livestock and
poultry population through the administration of regulatory animal health programs and its
diagnostic laboratory system. Responsibilities include the surveillance, monitoring,
control, and eradication of diseases; regulation of animal movements; inspections and
testing on the farm and at markets and sales; providing diagnostic laboratory service to
owners and their veterinarians; and conducting regulatory disease testing to facilitate
interstate and export movement of animals and food products.
at 919-855-7701.
