Veterinary Resources

What to know

  • Veterinarians play an important role in preventing disease spread where people, animals, and the environment interact.
  • These recommendations cover zoonotic diseases and other health risks associated with animals, including infections that can spread through direct contact, vectors, the environment or clinical care settings.
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Guidelines and recommendations

Zoonotic Diseases

Compendium of Veterinary Standard Precautions for Zoonotic Disease Prevention in Veterinary Personnel
Compendium of Measures to Prevent Zoonotic Diseases Associated with Non-Traditional Pets
Compendium of Measures to Prevent Disease Associated with Animals in Public Settings
Guidelines for Safe Work Practices in Human and Animal Medical Diagnostic Laboratories
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New World screwworm

New World Screwworm: Veterinary Considerations for Dogs and Cats that Travel Internationally
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Stop Screwworm: Unified Government Response to Protect the United States

Bird flu

Managing Cats and Captive Wild Animals Exposed to Bird Flu (H5N1)
This page provides considerations for veterinarians related to H5N1 bird flu in cats
Public Health Resources for Veterinarians and Veterinary Staff Handling Animals with HPAI A(H5N1) Virus Infection on Dairy Farms
Facilitate connections and ongoing talks between dairy vets and public/animal health officials.

Rabies

Information for Veterinarians
Veterinary-related information to prevent rabies in people and animals.
Compendium of Animal Rabies Prevention and Control

Antimicrobial Use

Antimicrobial use in veterinary practice

Avian Chlamydiosis & Psittacosis

Compendium of Measures to Control Chlamydia psittaci Infection Among Humans (Psittacosis) and Pet Birds (Avian Chlamydiosis)

COVID-19

Animals and COVID-19
Learn about animals and COVID-19, the risk of animals spreading the SARS-CoV-2 virus, research on an...
One Health Toolkit for Health Officials Managing Animals with SARS-CoV-2
Guidance for people with COVID-19 who are in home isolation with household animals, and other preven...

CDC expert commentaries

Animal Lovers and Zoonotic Diseases: 5 Things to Know
5 Hidden Dangers in International Travel
Illnesses Linked to Contact with Pets and Farm Animals

Publications

Confronting Zoonoses, Linking Human and Veterinary Medicine
Reducing the risk of pet-associated zoonotic infections
Antimicrobial-resistant pathogens affecting animal health

Additional resources

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About ZOHU Calls
ZOHU Calls are one-hour monthly webinars that cover various One Health topics and offer free CE.
Educational Materials
Download free print and digital resources to promote healthy habits around animals.
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Content Source
National Center for Emerging and Zoonotic Infectious Diseases (NCEZID)
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Published: May 15, 2024
Updated: September 23, 2026

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