COVID-19 (Novel Coronavirus Disease) Important Animal Information

IMPORTANT ALERTS FOR ILLINOIS VETERINARIANS AND ANIMAL CONTROLS:

The COVID-19 (novel coronavirus disease) pandemic is continually evolving in Illinois. The best sources for general COVID-19 information are the Illinois Department of Public Health and the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention.

Visit the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention for the most current information and recommendations on COVID-19.
For the most up to date information for Illinois, or if you are concerned you have COVID-19 or have been exposed, visit the Illinois Department of Public Health and follow their guidance.
COVID-19 information in Spanish and other languages can be found here.

Guidance for Veterinarians and Pet Owners can be found at the following links:

American Veterinary Medication Association - in-depth guidance to veterinarians for protecting their team and while caring for their patients, as well as business considerations and info on disaster assistance loans.
Illinois State Veterinary Medical Association - FAQ for pet owners with handouts, OSHA information and other general resources
Centers for Disease Control and Prevention on Pets & COVID-19 - newly released page with guidance for pet owners

Guidance for Animal Shelters/Caretakers of pets exposed to humans with COVID-19

University of Wisconsin-Madison School of Veterinary Medicine - Animal Services role in COVID-19 support with sample protocol for shelter intake of pets from households where humans with coronavirus are present
National Animal Care and Control Association - multiple resources for animal shelters and controls regarding managing intake, reduced workforce and guidance on protecting staff
Centers for Disease Control and Prevention - guidance from the CDC for managing people with COVID-19 in home care and isolation who have pets or other animals

Information and Guidance for Livestock Industry

National Pork Board - guidance for pork industry crisis plans, posters for human health and hygiene, and more
COVID-19 Swine Industry Webinar - March 17, 2020 webinar with Dr. Heather Fowler, Director of Producer and Public Health and the National Pork Board
National Cattlemen's Beef Association - information for beef producers from the NCBA