Information for Veterinarians

These resources for veterinarians cover animal health topics, from emergency preparedness to responsible pet ownership and regulations. Veterinary continuing education resources are also available.
 

Emergency Preparedness 

• Anthrax as a Bioterrorist Agent: How Animals May be Affected
   

Veterinary Continuing Education 

• Diseases in Nature Conference 
• Continuing Education for Veterinarians, Veterinary Technicians, and Animal Control Officers participating in the Oral Rabies Vaccination Program
   

Responsible Pet Ownership 

• Animal-Friendly License Plates 
• Animal Bites 
• Downloadable Animal Bite Prevention Week Materials 
• "A Community Approach to Dog Bite Prevention"  
• (JAVMA Vol. 218, No. 1, June 1, 2001, used with permission) (PDF)
   

Regulations 

• Texas Health and Safety Code - Chapter 826 - Rabies 
• Texas Administrative Code - Chapter 169, Subchapter A, Rabies Control and Eradication 
• Veterinary Responsibilities in Disease Reporting 
• Animal Import and Export Requirements
   

Animals in Health-Care Facilities

If you have a client who is involved in animal assisted activities/animal assisted therapy or resident animal programs at health-care facilities, you may find this guideline of special interest.

• Recommendations --- Animals in Health-Care Facilities (PDF)
• View full document on the CDC website - Guidelines for Environmental Infection Control in Health-Care Facilities
   

Miscellaneous Information 

• Psittacosis