One (1) copy of the certificate or computerized record shall be forwarded to the county health officer or the officer's designated agent upon the county health officer's request, or as the state veterinarian otherwise directs, within thirty (30) days of the vaccination. One (1) copy of the certificate or computerized record shall be given to the owner or custodian of the animal being vaccinated for rabies. The rabies vaccination certificate completed under subdivision (1) shall be distributed as follows:
#RABIES VACCINE SERIAL NUMBERS LICENSE#
The name of the veterinarian completing the vaccination and his or her Indiana veterinary license number. The number of the tag issued if a tag is issued under subdivision (3). The date the animal must be revaccinated under section 2 of this rule.
#RABIES VACCINE SERIAL NUMBERS SERIAL NUMBER#
The product name and lot or serial number of the vaccine used. The species, sex, and age of the animal vaccinated. The name and address of the animal's owner. The veterinarian performing a rabies vaccination of an animal shall do the following:Ĭomplete a vaccination certificate or computerized record, in triplicate, on each animal being vaccinated for rabies that shall include the following information: The dosage and administration of the vaccine used must be in accordance with this rule and the manufacturers' specifications described on the vaccine's label and package insert. The vaccine used must be licensed and approved by the United States Department of Agriculture. Licensed to practice veterinary medicine andĪccredited by the United States Department of Agriculture under 9 CFR, Subchapter J. The animal is vaccinated by a veterinarian that is:
Under direct supervision means the veterinarian is on the premises at the time the vaccine is administered.įor the purpose of administering IC 15-17-6 and this rule, an animal is deemed to be vaccinated for rabies only when the following provisions are met: The rabies vaccine must be administered by a licensed and accredited veterinarian or under the direct supervision of a licensed and accredited veterinarian. The owner of the animal is responsible for procuring the vaccinations required by this section. The rabies vaccination of a dog, cat, and ferret shall be maintained by ongoing revaccination of the animal as follows:įerrets shall be revaccinated within 12 months of the prior vaccination.ĭogs and cats that are vaccinated with a rabies vaccine whose label recommends annual boosters shall be revaccinated within 12 months of the prior vaccination.ĭogs and cats that are vaccinated with a rabies vaccine whose label recommends a booster 1 year later and triennially thereafter shall be revaccinated within 12 months of the first vaccination and shall be revaccinated within 36 months of each vaccination thereafter.
Required Rabies Vaccination of Dogs, Cats, and FerretsĪll dogs, cats, and ferrets 3 months of age and older must be vaccinated against rabies.
The rabies titer cannot be used in lieu of rabies vaccination for any dog, cat or ferret. In Indiana, rabies vaccination exemptions are NOT allowed.
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