Rabies Manual
In December 1991 with assistance from state and private agencies, the Connecticut Veterinary Medical Association published the “State of Connecticut Manual for Rabies Management and Protocols”. It served as an essential reference for veterinarians and other professionals who were expected to provide assistance and advice regarding rabies. In large part this web site is based on the manual and includes updated information with links that will provide further information about rabies and who to contact in the event of a rabies incident.
All documents below are in .pdf format unless noted otherwise.
- Introduction
- Rabies Contact Information
- Rabies Information Brochure
- Rabies Management of Domestic Animals Exposed to Wildlife
- Rabies Advisory Notice
- Rabies Management of Domestic Animals Bitten by other Domestic Animals
- Rabies Management of Livestock
- Regulations for the Control of Rabies in Public Settings
- Statute (Section 22-358)
- Rabies Wildlife Situations and Information
- Instructions for Submitting Specimens for Rabies Testing
- Information on Exemption for Rabies Vaccination
- DPH Lab Rabies Testing Submission Form *This form should only be completed by an appropriate submitter. The submitter must be the authorized person who will be notified of the results and will provide consultation regarding the need for testing the animal (i.e., Animal Control Officer, Environmental Conservation Police Officer, health care provider, local Health Director, police officer, or veterinarian). This form should not be used by the general public. In the event of a potential rabies exposure, please contact your local health department or local animal control officer.
- UCONN - CT Veterinary Medical Diagnostic Lab (CVMDL) Rabies Testing Submission Form
- Acknowledgement of Receipt of Rabies Testing Information
- Human Rabies Prevention
- Rabies Statistics