Wisconsin Administrative Code
Department of Agriculture, Trade and Consumer Protection
ATCP 10-19 - Animal Health
Chapter ATCP 13 - Local rabies control programs
Section ATCP 13.03 - Program approval requirements

Universal Citation: WI Admin Code ยง ATCP 13.03

Current through August 26, 2024

An approved local rabies control program shall meet the following criteria:

(1) INVESTIGATION OF EXPOSURES. Investigation of all reported human or animal exposures to a known or suspected rabid animal.

(2) RECORDKEEPING. Maintenance of a recordkeeping system which enables tracking and follow-up on all reported human or animal exposure incidents by the administrator or assigned staff.

(3) QUARANTINE REQUIREMENT. Creation of a quarantine requirement having conditions equal to the conditions set forth in s. 95.21(4) to (8), Stats., except that a local ordinance may require only 2 examinations of the quarantined animal during a 10-day isolation period and the observations may be made by a trained individual.

(4) VACCINATION ENFORCEMENT. Enforcement of the rabies vaccination requirement for dogs set forth in s. 95.21(2), Stats.

(5) ANNUAL REPORT. Preparation of and filing an annual report with the department not later than February 28, which covers the preceding calendar year. The report shall include the total number of the following actions for the year:

(a) Investigations.

(b) Reported animal bites.

(c) Quarantines.

(d) Quarantine violations and enforcement actions taken.

(e) Animals exhibiting positive signs of rabies during quarantine.

(f) Animals exhibiting negative signs of rabies during quarantine.

(g) Enforcement actions taken for violations of the vaccination requirements.

(h) Animals sacrificed for exhibiting symptoms of rabies or being rabies suspects.

(6) VETERINARIAN INVOLVEMENT. Veterinarian involvement in the overall administration of the rabies control program and examination of animals quarantined under the program. Veterinarian involvement requires designation of a Wisconsin licensed veterinarian to have responsibility for and direct control over professional decisions involving the practice of veterinary medicine as it relates to the local rabies control program. It includes but is not limited to:

(a) Making a final determination in questionable cases whether an animal exhibits positive signs of rabies during quarantine.

(b) Ascertaining whether prospective trained individuals are capable of carefully observing quarantined animals and accurately noting any exhibited signs of rabies.

(c) Immediately notifying the administrator of suspected rabies cases.

(d) Consulting with the administrator and trained individuals on request.

(e) Meeting quarterly with trained individuals to refresh observation skills and evaluate performance of trained individuals.

(f) Review the annual rabies control program report required under sub. (5) prior to filing the report with the department.

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