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Compendium of Animal Rabies Prevention and Control, 2008*
National Association of State Public Health Veterinarians, Inc. (NASPHV)
Rabies is a fatal viral zoonosis and a serious public health problem
(1). The disease is an acute, progressive encephalitis
caused by a lyssavirus. Although the United States has been declared free of canine rabies virus variant transmission, multiple
viral variants are maintained in wild mammal populations, and there is always a risk of reintroduction of canine rabies
(2). All mammals are believed to be susceptible to the disease, and for purposes of this document, use of the term "animal" refers
The recommendations in this compendium serve as a basis for animal rabies-prevention and -control programs
throughout the United States and facilitate standardization of procedures among jurisdictions, thereby contributing to an effective
national rabies-control program. This document is reviewed annually and revised as necessary. The most current version replaces
all previous versions. These recommendations do not supersede state and local laws or requirements. Principles of
rabies-prevention and -control are detailed in Part I; recommendations for parenteral vaccination procedures are presented in Part
II; and all animal rabies vaccines licensed by the U. S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) and marketed in the United States
are listed in Part III.
Part I: Rabies Prevention and Control
A. Principles of Rabies Prevention and Control
Rabies Exposure. Rabies is transmitted only when the
virus is introduced into bite wounds, open cuts in skin,
or onto mucous membranes from saliva or other potentially
infectious material such as neural tissue
(3). Questions regarding possible exposures should be
directed promptly to state or local public health
Public Health Education. Essential components of rabies prevention and control include ongoing public
education, responsible pet ownership, routine veterinary care, and professional continuing education. The majority of animal
and human exposures to rabies can be prevented by raising awareness concerning: rabies transmission routes,
avoiding contact with wildlife, and following appropriate veterinary care. Prompt recognition and reporting of
possible exposures to medical professionals and local public health authorities is
Human Rabies Prevention. Rabies in humans can be prevented either by eliminating exposures to rabid animals or
by providing exposed persons with prompt local treatment of wounds combined with the administration of human
rabies immune globulin and vaccine. The rationale for recommending preexposure and postexposure rabies prophylaxis
and details of their administration can be found in the current recommendations of the Advisory Committee
on Immunization Practices (ACIP) (3). These recommendations, along with information concerning the current local
and regional epidemiology of animal rabies and the availability of human rabies biologics, are available from state
Domestic Animals. Local governments should initiate and maintain effective programs to ensure vaccination of
all dogs, cats, and ferrets and to remove strays and unwanted animals. Such procedures in the United States have
reduced laboratory-confirmed cases of rabies in dogs from 6,949 in 1947 to 71 in 2006
(2). Because more rabies cases are reported annually
involving cats (247 in 2006) than dogs, vaccination of cats should be required
(2). Animal shelters and animal-control authorities should establish policies to ensure that adopted animals are vaccinated against
rabies. The recommended vaccination procedures and the licensed animal vaccines are specified in Parts II and III of
this compendium, respectively.
Rabies in Vaccinated Animals. Rabies is rare in vaccinated animals
(4). If such an event is suspected, it should
be reported to state public health officials; the vaccine manufacturer; and USDA, Animal and Plant Health
Inspection Service, Center for Veterinary Biologics (Internet:
telephone: 800-752-6255; or e-mail: email@example.com). The laboratory diagnosis should
be confirmed and the virus variant should be characterized by a rabies reference laboratory. A thorough
epidemiologic investigation should be conducted.
Rabies in Wildlife. The control of rabies among wildlife reservoirs is difficult
(5). Vaccination of free-ranging wildlife or selective population reduction might be useful in some situations, but the success of such procedures depends on
the circumstances surrounding each rabies outbreak (see Part I. C.). Because of the risk of rabies in wild animals
(especially raccoons, skunks, coyotes, foxes, and bats), the AVMA, CSTE, NACA, and NASPHV strongly recommend
the enactment and enforcement of state laws prohibiting their importation, distribution, translocation, and
Rabies Surveillance. Laboratory-based rabies surveillance and variant typing are essential components of
rabies-prevention and -control programs. Accurate and timely information is necessary to guide human postexposure prophylaxis decisions, determine the management of potentially exposed animals, aid in emerging pathogen
discovery, describe the epidemiology of the disease, and assess the need for and effectiveness of vaccination programs for wildlife.
Rabies Diagnosis. Rabies testing should be performed in accordance with the established national
standardized protocol for rabies testing (http://www.cdc.gov/rabies/docs/standard_dfa_protocol_rabies.pdf) by a
qualified laboratory that has been designated by the local or state health department
(6,7). Euthanasia (8) should be accomplished in such a way as to maintain the integrity of the brain so that the laboratory can recognize
the anatomical parts. Except in the case of very small animals, such as bats, only the head or brain (including brain
stem) should be submitted to the laboratory. To facilitate laboratory processing and prevent a delay in testing, any animal
or animal specimen being submitted for testing should preferably be stored and shipped under refrigeration and not
be frozen. Chemical fixation of tissues should be avoided to prevent significant testing delays and because it
might preclude reliable testing. Questions about testing of fixed tissues should be directed to the local rabies
laboratory or public health department.
Rabies Serology. Some "rabies-free" jurisdictions might require evidence of vaccination and rabies virus antibodies
for animal importation purposes. Rabies virus antibody titers are indicative of a response to vaccine or infection. Titers
do not directly correlate with protection because other immunologic factors also play a role in preventing rabies, and
our abilities to measure and interpret those other factors are not
well-developed. Therefore, evidence of circulating
rabies virus antibodies should not be used as a substitute for current vaccination in managing rabies exposures or
determining the need for booster vaccinations in animals
Rabies Research. Information derived from
well-designed studies is essential for the development of
science-based recommendations. Data are needed in several areas, including viral shedding periods for livestock and
lagomorphs, potential shedding of virus in milk, earliest age at which rabies vaccination is effective, postexposure prophylaxis
for domestic animals, extra label vaccine use in domestic animals and wildlife rabies reservoirs, and the ecology of
wildlife rabies reservoir species, especially in relation to the use of oral rabies vaccines.
B. Prevention and Control Methods in Domestic and Confined Animals.
Preexposure Vaccination and Management. Parenteral animal rabies vaccines should be administered only by or
under the direct supervision of a veterinarian. Rabies
vaccinations may also be administered under the supervision of
a veterinarian to animals held in animal-control shelters before release. Any veterinarian signing a rabies certificate
must ensure that the person administering vaccine is identified on the certificate and is appropriately trained in
vaccine storage, handling, administration, and in the management of adverse events. This practice assures that a qualified
and responsible person can be held accountable for properly vaccinating the animal.
Within 28 days after initial vaccination, a peak
rabies virus antibody titer is reached, and the animal can
be considered immunized (12). An animal is currently vaccinated and is considered immunized if the initial
vaccination was administered at least 28 days previously or booster vaccinations have been administered in accordance with
Regardless of the age of the animal at initial vaccination, a booster vaccination should be administered 1 year
later (see Parts II and III for vaccines and procedures). No laboratory or epidemiologic data exist to support the annual
or biennial administration of 3- or 4-year vaccines after the initial series. Because a rapid anamnestic response is
expected, an animal is considered currently vaccinated immediately after a booster vaccination
Dogs, Cats, and Ferrets. All dogs, cats, and ferrets should be vaccinated against rabies and revaccinated
in accordance with Part III of this compendium. If a previously vaccinated animal is overdue for a booster, it should
be revaccinated. Immediately after the booster, the animal is considered currently vaccinated and should be placed on
a schedule, depending on the labeled duration of the vaccine used.
Livestock. Consideration should be given to vaccinating livestock that are particularly valuable. Animals that
have frequent contact with humans (e.g., in petting zoos, fairs, and other public exhibitions) and horses traveling
interstate should be currently vaccinated against rabies
1.) Wild. No parenteral rabies vaccines are licensed for use in wild animals or hybrids (the offspring of wild
animals crossbred to domestic animals). Wild animals or hybrids should not be kept as pets
2.) Maintained in Exhibits and in Zoological Parks.
Captive mammals that are not completely excluded from
all contact with rabies vectors can become infected. Moreover, wild animals might be incubating rabies when
initially captured; therefore, wild-caught animals susceptible to
rabies should be quarantined for a minimum of 6
months. Employees who work with animals at such facilities should receive preexposure rabies vaccination. The use of
pre- or postexposure rabies vaccinations for handlers who work with animals at such facilities might reduce the
need for euthanasia of captive animals that expose handlers. Carnivores and bats should be housed in a manner
that precludes direct contact with the public
Stray Animals. Stray dogs, cats, and ferrets should be removed from the community. Local health departments
and animal-control officials can enforce the removal of strays more effectively if owned animals have identification and
are confined or kept on leash. Strays should be impounded for at least 3 business days to determine if human exposure
has occurred and to give owners sufficient time to reclaim animals.
Importation and Interstate Movement of Animals.
International. CDC regulates the importation of dogs and cats into the United States. Importers of dogs
must comply with rabies vaccination requirements (42 CFR, Part 71.51[c]
[http://www.cdc.gov/ncidod/dq/animal.htm]) and complete CDC form 75.37 (http://www.cdc.gov/ncidod/dq/pdf/animal/dog_quarantine_notice_08-04-06-cdc7537.pdf). The appropriate health official of the state of destination should be notified within 72 hours of
the arrival of any imported dog required to be placed in confinement under the CDC regulation. Failure of the owner
to comply with these confinement requirements should be promptly reported to the Division of Global Migration
and Quarantine, CDC (telephone: 404-639-3441).
Federal regulations alone are insufficient to prevent the introduction of rabid animals into the United
States (20,21). All imported dogs and cats are subject to state and local laws governing rabies and should be
currently vaccinated against rabies in accordance with this compendium. Failure of the owner to comply with state or
local requirements should be referred to the appropriate state or local official.
Interstate. Before interstate movement (including commonwealths and territories), dogs, cats, ferrets, and
horses should be currently vaccinated against rabies
in accordance with this compendium's recommendations (see Part
I. B.1.). Animals in transit should be accompanied by a currently valid NASPHV Form 51, Rabies
Vaccination Certificate (http://www.nasphv.org/Documents/RabiesVacCert.pdf). When an interstate health certificate
or certificate of veterinary inspection is required, it should contain the same rabies vaccination information as Form 51.
Areas with Dog-to-Dog Rabies Transmission.
Canine rabies virus variants have been eliminated in the
United States (2). Rabid dogs have been introduced into the continental United States from areas with dog-to-dog
rabies transmission (20,21). This practice poses the risk of introducing
canine-transmitted rabies to areas where it does
not currently exist. The movement of dogs for the purposes of adoption or sale from areas with dog-to-dog
rabies transmission should be prohibited.
Adjunct Procedures. Methods or procedures that
enhance rabies control include the following:
Identification. Dogs, cats, and ferrets should be identified (e.g., metal or plastic tags or microchips) to allow
for verification of rabies vaccination status.
Licensure. Registration or licensure of all dogs, cats, and ferrets is an integral component of an effective
rabies-control program. A fee is frequently charged for such licensure, and revenues collected are used to maintain rabies-
or animal-control activities. Evidence of current vaccination should be an essential prerequisite to licensure.
Canvassing. House-to-house canvassing by animal-control officials facilitates enforcement of vaccination
and licensure requirements.
Citations. Citations are legal summonses issued to owners for violations, including the failure to vaccinate or
license their animals. The authority for officers to issue citations should be an integral part of each animal-control program.
Animal Control. All local jurisdictions should
incorporate stray animal control, leash laws, animal bite
prevention, and training of personnel in their programs.
Public Education. All local jurisdictions should
incorporate education covering responsible pet ownership,
bite prevention, and appropriate veterinary care in their programs.
Postexposure Management. This section refers to any animal exposed (see Part I.A.1.) to a confirmed or
suspected rabid animal. Wild mammalian carnivores or bats that are not available or suitable for testing should be regarded
as rabid animals.
Dogs, Cats, and Ferrets. Unvaccinated dogs, cats, and ferrets exposed to a rabid animal should be
euthanized immediately. If the owner is unwilling to have this done, the animal should be placed in strict isolation for 6
months. Isolation in this context refers to confinement in an enclosure that precludes direct contact with people and
other animals. Rabies vaccine should be administered upon entry into isolation or 1 month before release to comply
with preexposure vaccination recommendations (see Part I.B.1.a.). There are currently no USDA licensed biologics
for postexposure prophylaxis of previously unvaccinated domestic animals, and there is evidence that the use of
vaccine alone will not reliably prevent the disease in these animals
(22). Animals overdue for a booster vaccination need to
be evaluated on a case-by-case basis (e.g., severity of exposure, time elapsed since last vaccination, number of
previous vaccinations, current health status, and local rabies epidemiology). Dogs, cats, and ferrets that are
currently vaccinated should be revaccinated immediately, kept under the owner's control, and observed for
45 days. Any illness in an isolated or confined animal should be reported immediately to the local health department. If signs
suggestive of rabies develop, the animal should be euthanized and the head shipped for testing as described in Part I.A.8.
Livestock. All species of livestock are susceptible to rabies; cattle and horses are the most frequently
reported infected species (2). Livestock exposed to a rabid animal and currently vaccinated with a vaccine approved by USDA for
that species should be revaccinated immediately and observed for 45 days. Unvaccinated livestock should be
euthanized immediately. If the animal is not euthanized it should be kept under close observation for 6 months. Any
illness in an animal under observation should be reported
immediately to the local health department. If signs suggestive of
rabies develop, the animal should be euthanized and the head shipped for testing as described in Part I.A.8.
Handling and consumption of tissues from exposed
animals might carry a risk for rabies transmission. Risk
factors depend in part on the site(s) of exposure, amount of virus present, severity of wounds, and whether
sufficient contaminated tissue has been excised. If an exposed animal is to be slaughtered for consumption, it should be
done immediately after exposure, and all tissues should be cooked thoroughly. Persons handling exposed animals,
carcasses, and tissues should use barrierprecautions. Historically, federal guidelines for meat inspectors required that any
animal known to have been exposed to rabies within 8 months be rejected for slaughter. USDA Food and Inspection
Service (FSIS) meat inspectors should be notified if such exposures occur in food animals before slaughter.
Rabies virus might be widely distributed in tissues of infected animals
(23). Tissues and products from a rabid animal should not be used for human or animal consumption
(24). Pasteurization temperatures will inactivate
rabies virus; therefore, inadvertently drinking pasteurized milk or eating thoroughly cooked animal products does
not constitute a rabies exposure.
Multiple rabid animals in a herd or herbivore-to-herbivore transmission are uncommon; therefore,
restricting the rest of the herd if a single animal has been exposed to or infected by rabies is usually not necessary.
Other Animals. Other mammals exposed to a rabid animal should be euthanized immediately. Animals
maintained in USDA-licensed research facilities or accredited zoological parks should be evaluated on a case-by-case basis.
Management of Animals that Bite Humans.
Dogs, Cats, and Ferrets. Rabies virus might be
excreted in the saliva of infected dogs, cats, and ferrets during
illness and/or for only a few days before illness or death
(25--27). A healthy dog, cat, or ferret that bites a person should
be confined and observed daily for 10 days
(28); administration of rabies vaccine to the animal is not
recommended during the observation period to avoid confusing signs of rabies with possible side effects of vaccine
Any illness in the animal should be reported immediately to the local health department. Such animals should
be evaluated by a veterinarian at the first sign of illness during confinement. If signs suggestive of rabies develop,
the animal should be euthanized and the head submitted for testing as described in Part I.A.8. Any stray or
unwanted dog, cat, or ferret that bites a person may be euthanized immediately and the head submitted for rabies examination.
Other Biting Animals. Other biting animals that might have exposed a person to rabies should
be reported immediately to the local health department. Management of animals other than dogs, cats, and
ferrets depends on the species, the circumstances of the bite, the epidemiology of rabies in the area, the biting
animal's history, current health status, and the animal's potential for exposure to rabies. Previous vaccination of these
animals might not preclude the necessity for euthanasia and testing.
Outbreak Prevention and Control. The emergence of new rabies virus variants or the introduction of
non-indigenous viruses poses a significant risk to humans, domestic animals, and wildlife
(29--36). A rapid and comprehensive
response includes the following measures:
Characterize the virus at a national or regional reference
Identify and control the source of the introduction.
Enhance laboratory-based surveillance in wild and domestic animals.
Increase animal rabies vaccination rates.
Restrict the movement of animals.
Evaluate the need for vector population reduction.
Coordinate a multiagency response.
Provide public and professional outreach and education.
Disaster Response. Animals might be displaced during and after man-made or natural disasters and require
emergency sheltering (http://www.bt.cdc.gov/disasters/petshelters.asp and
(37). Animal rabies vaccination and exposure histories often are not available for displaced animals. Disaster response
creates situations where animal caretakers might lack appropriate training and preexposure vaccination. In such situations, it
is critical to implement and coordinate rabies-prevention and -control measures to reduce the risk of rabies
transmission and the need for human postexposure prophylaxis. Such measures include:
Coordinate relief efforts of individuals and organizations with the local emergency operations center
Examine each animal at a triage site for signs of rabies.
Isolate animals exhibiting signs of rabies, pending evaluation by a veterinarian.
Ensure that all animals have a unique identifier.
Administer a rabies vaccination to all dogs, cats and ferrets unless reliable proof of vaccination exists.
Adopt minimum standards for animal caretakers that include personal protective equipment,
previous rabies vaccination, and appropriate training in
animal handling (see Part I.C.).
Maintain documentation of animal disposition and location (e.g., returned to owner, died or euthanized,
adopted, relocated to another shelter, and address of new location).
Provide facilities to confine and observe animals
involved in exposures (see Part I.A.1.).
Report human exposures to appropriate public health authorities (see Part I.B.6.).
C. Prevention and Control Methods Related to Wildlife.
The public should be warned not to handle or feed wild mammals. Wild mammals and hybrids that bite or
otherwise expose persons, pets, or livestock should be considered for euthanasia and rabies examination. A person bitten by any
wild mammal should immediately report the incident to a health-care provider who, in consultation with public
health authorities, can evaluate the need for postexposure prophylaxis
Translocation of infected wildlife has contributed to the spread of rabies
(30--34); therefore, the translocation of
known terrestrial rabies reservoir species should be prohibited. Whereas state-regulated wildlife rehabilitators and nuisance
wildlife-control operators might play a role in a comprehensive rabies-control program, minimum standards for persons
who handle wild mammals should include rabies vaccination, appropriate training, and continuing education.
Carnivores. The use of licensed oral vaccines for the mass vaccination of free-ranging wildlife should be considered
in selected situations, with the approval of the state agency responsible for animal-rabies control
(5,38). The distribution of
oral rabies vaccine should be based on scientific assessments of the target species and followed by timely and
appropriate analysis of surveillance data; such results should be provided to all stakeholders. In addition, parenteral
vaccination (trap-vaccinate-release) of wildlife rabies reservoirs may be integrated into coordinated oral rabies vaccination
programs to enhance their effectiveness. Continuous and persistent programs for trapping or poisoning wildlife are not
effective in reducing wildlife rabies reservoirs on a statewide basis. However, limited population control in high-contact areas
(e.g., picnic grounds, camps, and suburban areas) might be indicated for the removal of selected high-risk species of
wildlife (5). State agriculture, public health, and wildlife agencies should be consulted for planning, coordination,
and evaluation of vaccination or population-reduction programs.
Bats. Indigenous rabid bats have been reported from every state except Hawaii and have caused rabies in at least
40 humans in the United States (39--46). Bats should be excluded from houses, public buildings, and adjacent
structures to prevent direct association with humans
(47,48). Such structures should then be made bat-proof by sealing
entrances used by bats. Controlling rabies in bats through programs designed to
reduce bat populations is neither feasible nor desirable.
Part II: Recommendations for Parenteral Rabies Vaccination Procedures
Vaccine Administration. All animal rabies vaccines should be restricted to use by or under the direct supervision of
a veterinarian (49), except as recommended in Part I.B.1. All vaccines must be administered in
accordance with the specifications of the product label or package insert.
Vaccine Selection. Part III lists all vaccines licensed by USDA and marketed in the United States at the time
of publication. New vaccine approvals or changes in label specifications made subsequent to publication should
be considered as part of this list. Any of the listed vaccines can be used for revaccination, even if the product is not
the same as previously administered. Vaccines used in state and local rabies-control programs should have at least a
3-year duration of immunity. This constitutes the most effective method of increasing the proportion of immunized dogs
and cats in any population (50). No laboratory or epidemiologic data exist to support the annual or biennial
administration of 3- or 4-year vaccines following the initial series.
Adverse Events. Currently, no epidemiologic association exists between a particular licensed vaccine product
and adverse events (51,52). Adverse events, including rabies in a previously vaccinated animal, should be reported to
the vaccine manufacturer and to USDA, Animal and Plant Health Inspection Service, Center for Veterinary
800-752-6255; or e-mail: firstname.lastname@example.org).
Wildlife and Hybrid Animal Vaccination. The safety and efficacy of parenteral rabies vaccination of wildlife
and hybrids have not been established, and no rabies vaccines are licensed for these animals. Parenteral vaccination
(trap-vaccinate-release) of wildlife rabies reservoirs can be integrated into coordinated oral rabies vaccination programs
as described in Part I.C.1. to enhance their effectiveness. Zoos or research institutions may establish vaccination
programs to attempt to protect valuable animals, but these should not replace
appropriate public health activities that protect humans (see Part I.B.1.c.2)
Accidental Human Exposure to Vaccine. Human
exposure to parenteral animal rabies vaccines listed in Part III
does not constitute a risk for rabies virus infection. Human exposure to vaccinia-vectored oral rabies vaccines should
be reported to state health officials (53).
Rabies Certificate. All agencies and veterinarians should use NASPHV Form 51 (revised 2007), Rabies
Vaccination Certificate, or an equivalent. This form can be obtained from vaccine manufacturers, NASPHV
(http://www.nasphv.org/Documents/RabiesVacCert.pdf), or CDC (http://www.cdc.gov/rabies). The form must be completed
in full and signed by the administering or supervising veterinarian. Computer-generated forms
containing the same information are also
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* The NASPHV Committee: Ben Sun, DVM, MPVM, Chair; Michael Auslander, DVM, MSPH; Catherine M. Brown, DVM, MSc, MPH; Lisa Conti,
DVM, MPH; Paul Ettestad, DVM, MS; Mira J. Leslie, DVM, MPH; Faye E. Sorhage, VMD, MPH.
Consultants to the Committee: Keith Friendshuh, DVM, American Veterinary Medical Association (AVMA); Donna M. Gatewood, DVM, MS,
United States Department of Agriculture (USDA), Center for Veterinary Biologics; Suzanne R. Jenkins, VMD, MPH; Lorraine Moule, National Animal
Control Association (NACA); Barbara Nay, Animal Health Institute; Raoult Ratard, MD, MS, MPH, Council of State and Territorial Epidemiologists
(CSTE); Charles E. Rupprecht, VMD, MS, PhD, CDC; Dennis Slate, PhD, USDA Wildlife Services; Charles V. Trimarchi, MS, American Public Health
Laboratory Association (APHL); Burton Wilcke, Jr., PhD, American Public Health Association (APHA). This compendium has been endorsed by APHA, APHL,
AVMA, CDC, CSTE, and NACA.
Corresponding Preparer: Ben Sun, DVM, MPVM, State Public Health Veterinarian, California Department of Public Health, Veterinary Public
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