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Veterinary Resources | Louisiana Department of Health
Bureau of Infectious Diseases
Veterinary Resources
Veterinary Resources
Disease Reporting Requirements
Veterinarians are required to report diseases of both agricultural and public health importance. The Office of Public Health requests that conditions on both the agriculturally important diseases list and the
State Sanitary Code
be reported to the Public Health State Veterinarian and Louisiana Department of Agriculture and Forestry.
Infection Control and Veterinary Standard Precautions
Infection control
refers to policy and procedures used to minimize the risk of spreading infections, especially in hospitals and other heath care facilities. Humans and animals can also be exposed to conditions favoring disease transmission in veterinary care facilities.
Standard precautions
refer to the recommended work practice for protection against transmission of bloodborne pathogens and other infectious disease in the workplace.
The Compendium of Veterinary Standard Precautions: Zoonotic Disease Prevention in Veterinary Personnel, referenced below, provides guidance related to personal protective actions and equipment, protective actions during medical procedures, environmental infection control, and employee health.
Diseases
:
Brucellosis
Canine Brucellosis
Recommendations to Veterinarians Diagnosing Brucellosis in Dogs
Comparison of Diagnostic Procedures for Brucella canis
Signs and Symptoms of Brucellosis Checklist
Feral Swine Disease and Hunter Safety
Feral Swine Hunters: Protect Yourself and Your Family From Brucella
Diseases of Feral Swine
Wild Hog Hunting: Protect Yourself
Giardia
Giardia Resources
Giardia in Small Animal Practice, Kennels, and Animal Shelters
Zoonotic Potential of Giardia Species
Rabies
Vaccine Guidance
Louisiana Healthcare Facilities That Carry The Rabies Vaccine
Human Rabies Prevention
(MMWR 2008)
Use of a Reduced (4-Dose) Vaccine Schedule for Post-Exposure Prophylaxis to Prevent Human Rabies
(MMWR 2010)
Use of a Modified Pre-exposure Prophylaxis Vaccination Schedule to Prevent Human Rabies: Recommendations of the Advisory Committee on Immunization Practices- United States (MMWR 2022)
Information on Ordering Rabies Vaccines and HRIG
Bats and Rabies
Bats and Rabies at Schools
Bat Exclusion, Removal, and Cleaning
Louisiana Bat Removal Companies Refer to
La. Wildlife & Fisheries
Post-Exposure Guidance
Post-exposure Protocol for Unvaccinated Dogs, Cats or Ferrets
Protocol for Animal Control and Law Enforcement Agencies Addressing Animal Bites and Potential Rabies Exposures
Appropriate Ten-Day Observation in Dogs, Cats or Ferrets That Have Bitten Human Beings in Louisiana
Animal Bite Quarantine Order & Observation Notice (model form)
Rabies Testing, Shipping Instructions and Forms
Protocol for Shipping Specimens for Rabies Testing
Submission Label
Human Exposure Rabies Form
Pet Exposure Rabies Form
Head Removal Instructions
Specimen Collection Instructions for Large Animals
Rabies Reports, Summaries, and Facts
Rabies Summary
Rabies - Louisiana Annual Report
Title 51 State Sanitary Code: Part III, Chapter 1 - The Control of Rabies
Fact Sheet: Rabies in Louisiana
Rabies Compendium 2016 (JAVMA)
Zoonotic
Diseases in Nature That Can Cause Infections
Brucellosis
Chagas
Giardia
Leptospirosis
Mycobacteria
Naegleria fowleri
in Animals
New World Screwworms
Rodent (rat) Transmitted Infections
Toxoplasmosis
Wild Animals in Swimming Pools
Guidance: Handling Animals and Pets
Aquatic Life And Amphibians
Birds
Non-Human Primates as Pets
Pet Facilitated Therapy Guidelines
Staying Healthy & Safe Around Pets
Turtles And Tortoises
Posters: Handling Animals and Hand Hygiene
Animal Exhibits and Handwashing
Handling Reptiles
Amphibian/Reptile Pets Poster (8.5 x 11)
Amphibian/Reptile Pets Tear Off (3 x 8)
Amphibian/Reptile Pets Poster (11x17)
Chicks/Ducklings and Salmonella - Handwashing Poster (8.15 x 11)
Chicks/Ducklings and Salmonella - Handwashing Tear Off (3 x 8)
Chicks/Ducklings and Salmonella - Handwashing Poster (11x17)
Partners
:
Contact
For more information, contact State Public Health Veterinarian, Amy Bunch, DVM at
[email protected]
or
504-722-3094
.
To contact the La. Dept. of Agriculture and Forestry, Veterinary Health Division, Animal Health and Food Safety, email
[email protected]
or call
225-925-3980
.
Surgeon General
Evelyn Griffin, MD
Secretary
Bruce D. Greenstein
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Bureau of Infectious Diseases
Veterinary Resources
Veterinary Resources
Disease Reporting Requirements
Veterinarians are required to report diseases of both agricultural and public health importance. The Office of Public Health requests that conditions on both the agriculturally important diseases list and the
State Sanitary Code
be reported to the Public Health State Veterinarian and Louisiana Department of Agriculture and Forestry.
Infection Control and Veterinary Standard Precautions
Infection control
refers to policy and procedures used to minimize the risk of spreading infections, especially in hospitals and other heath care facilities. Humans and animals can also be exposed to conditions favoring disease transmission in veterinary care facilities.
Standard precautions
refer to the recommended work practice for protection against transmission of bloodborne pathogens and other infectious disease in the workplace.
The Compendium of Veterinary Standard Precautions: Zoonotic Disease Prevention in Veterinary Personnel, referenced below, provides guidance related to personal protective actions and equipment, protective actions during medical procedures, environmental infection control, and employee health.
Diseases
:
Brucellosis
Canine Brucellosis
Recommendations to Veterinarians Diagnosing Brucellosis in Dogs
Comparison of Diagnostic Procedures for Brucella canis
Signs and Symptoms of Brucellosis Checklist
Feral Swine Disease and Hunter Safety
Feral Swine Hunters: Protect Yourself and Your Family From Brucella
Diseases of Feral Swine
Wild Hog Hunting: Protect Yourself
Giardia
Giardia Resources
Giardia in Small Animal Practice, Kennels, and Animal Shelters
Zoonotic Potential of Giardia Species
Rabies
Vaccine Guidance
Louisiana Healthcare Facilities That Carry The Rabies Vaccine
Human Rabies Prevention
(MMWR 2008)
Use of a Reduced (4-Dose) Vaccine Schedule for Post-Exposure Prophylaxis to Prevent Human Rabies
(MMWR 2010)
Use of a Modified Pre-exposure Prophylaxis Vaccination Schedule to Prevent Human Rabies: Recommendations of the Advisory Committee on Immunization Practices- United States (MMWR 2022)
Information on Ordering Rabies Vaccines and HRIG
Bats and Rabies
Bats and Rabies at Schools
Bat Exclusion, Removal, and Cleaning
Louisiana Bat Removal Companies Refer to
La. Wildlife & Fisheries
Post-Exposure Guidance
Post-exposure Protocol for Unvaccinated Dogs, Cats or Ferrets
Protocol for Animal Control and Law Enforcement Agencies Addressing Animal Bites and Potential Rabies Exposures
Appropriate Ten-Day Observation in Dogs, Cats or Ferrets That Have Bitten Human Beings in Louisiana
Animal Bite Quarantine Order & Observation Notice (model form)
Rabies Testing, Shipping Instructions and Forms
Protocol for Shipping Specimens for Rabies Testing
Submission Label
Human Exposure Rabies Form
Pet Exposure Rabies Form
Head Removal Instructions
Specimen Collection Instructions for Large Animals
Rabies Reports, Summaries, and Facts
Rabies Summary
Rabies - Louisiana Annual Report
Title 51 State Sanitary Code: Part III, Chapter 1 - The Control of Rabies
Fact Sheet: Rabies in Louisiana
Rabies Compendium 2016 (JAVMA)
Zoonotic
Diseases in Nature That Can Cause Infections
Brucellosis
Chagas
Giardia
Leptospirosis
Mycobacteria
Naegleria fowleri
in Animals
New World Screwworms
Rodent (rat) Transmitted Infections
Toxoplasmosis
Wild Animals in Swimming Pools
Guidance: Handling Animals and Pets
Aquatic Life And Amphibians
Birds
Non-Human Primates as Pets
Pet Facilitated Therapy Guidelines
Staying Healthy & Safe Around Pets
Turtles And Tortoises
Posters: Handling Animals and Hand Hygiene
Animal Exhibits and Handwashing
Handling Reptiles
Amphibian/Reptile Pets Poster (8.5 x 11)
Amphibian/Reptile Pets Tear Off (3 x 8)
Amphibian/Reptile Pets Poster (11x17)
Chicks/Ducklings and Salmonella - Handwashing Poster (8.15 x 11)
Chicks/Ducklings and Salmonella - Handwashing Tear Off (3 x 8)
Chicks/Ducklings and Salmonella - Handwashing Poster (11x17)
Partners
:
Contact
For more information, contact State Public Health Veterinarian, Amy Bunch, DVM at
[email protected]
or
504-722-3094
.
To contact the La. Dept. of Agriculture and Forestry, Veterinary Health Division, Animal Health and Food Safety, email
[email protected]
or call
225-925-3980
.
Surgeon General
Evelyn Griffin, MD
Secretary
Bruce D. Greenstein
Powered by
Cicero Government