Information for Veterinarians

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The Compendium of Animal Rabies Prevention and Control pdf icon[PDF – 259KB]external icon is published by the National Association of State Public Health Veterinarians (NASPHV). The recommendations in this document 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.

Compendium contents:

  • Part I: Principles of rabies prevention and control
  • Part II: Recommendations for parenteral vaccination procedures
  • Appendix 1: List of animal rabies vaccines licensed by the U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) and marketed in the United States

NASPHV reviews this document annually and revises it as necessary. These recommendations do not supersede state and local laws or requirements.