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 Jackson County
 Code of Ordinances
 Chapter 8. ANIMALS
 Article VI. RABIES CONTROL

  § 8-145. Animals bitten by rabid animals or suspected rabid animals.  

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  • (a)

    Vaccinated animals. Dogs, cats, and ferrets current on their rabies vaccinations that are bitten by a suspected or proven rabid animal shall be revaccinated immediately, confined and observed for the recommended time set by the state. Confinement is the responsibility of the owner and subject to unannounced inspections by county animal control to ensure compliance.

    (b)

    Unvaccinated animals. Unvaccinated dogs, cats and ferrets that are bitten by a suspected or proven rabid animal should be humanely euthanized immediately. If the owner is unwilling to euthanize the animal, the exposed animal must be placed in strict confinement/isolation for the period of time set by the state and vaccinated one month prior to being released from isolation. Confining the animal in strict isolation is the responsibility of the animal owner and subject to unannounced inspections by animal control officers.

    (c)

    Vaccinated cattle and livestock. Cattle, and livestock current on their rabies vaccinations that are bitten by a suspected or proven rabid animal shall be revaccinated immediately, confined and observed for the recommended time set by the state. Confinement is the responsibility of the owner and subject to unannounced inspections by county animal control to ensure compliance.

    (d)

    Unvaccinated cattle and livestock. Unvaccinated cattle or livestock bitten by a suspected or proven rabid animal should be destroyed (slaughtered) immediately. Under special circumstances and with the approval of county animal control and the county health department, the owner may opt to keep the exposed animal under strict confinement/isolation and close observation for the period of time set by the state.

    (e)

    Any animal bitten by a suspected or proven rabid animal that is not destroyed and manifests any of the symptoms of rabies shall be immediately examined by a licensed veterinarian. If the licensed veterinarian determines the animal is displaying symptoms of rabies and the symptoms cannot be attributed to any other illness or injury, the animal shall be humanely euthanized and county animal control shall be notified.

    (f)

    All animals will be managed in accordance with the guidelines established in the most current edition of the state rabies control manual.

(Ord. No. 16-008 , 12-19-2016)