COVID-19 (Novel Coronavirus Disease) Important Animal Information

​IMPORTANT ALERTS FOR ILLINOIS VETERINARIANS AND ANIMAL CONTROLS:

• Routine Rabies Vaccination Guidance - COVID-19.pdf
• Sterilization Requirement Guidance - COVID-19.pdf
• Rabies Exam Guidance - COVID-19.pdf
  

RECENT UPDATES

• FOR VETERINARIANS: August 12, 2020
• CDC Guidance: Evaluation for SARS-CoV-2 Testing in Animals
• CDC Guidance: Interim Infection Prevention and Control Guidance for Veterinary Clinics Treatin Companion Animals During the COVID-19 Response
• FOR ALL COMPANION ANIMALS STAEKHOLDERS: August 12, 2020
• CDC Guidance: Recommendations for Disaster Sheltering of Household Pets, Service Animals and Support Animals During the COVID-19 Pandemic
• June 12, 2020 - CDC Toolkit: One Health Approach to Address Companion Animals with SARS-COV-2
  

General Information on COVID-19

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 Pet Owners

• American Veterinary Medical Association -  Provides information about positive cases in pets as well as current research.  Includes information on how to care for your pet if you have symptoms of COVID-19
  
• Centers for Disease Control and Prevention on Pets & COVID-19 - guidance for pet owners
  

Assistance for Pet Owners

• List of Illinois Pet Food Pantries - Printer friendly list of Illinois Pet Food Pantries                                                            **Only websites have been verified.  Call pantry phone number for information**
  
• COVID-19 Emergency Pet Preparedness.pdf -  Preparing your pet for the unexpected during the COVID-19 response.
  
• Emergency Resources for People and Pets - RedRover website with information on their relief programs for veterinary and boarding assistance for those affected by COVID-19
  

Guidance & Information for Veterinarians   

• 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

Guidance for Animal Shelters/Caretakers 

• American Veterinary Medical Association - interim recommendations for intake of companion animals from households where humans with COVID-19 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
  

Guidance for Livestock Industry

• Emergency Livestock Mortality Management - guidance and information for producers during  COVID-19 supply chain impacts
• National Pork Board - guidance for pork industry crisis plans, posters for human health and hygiene, and more
• American Association of Swine Veterinarians - guidance for swine veterinarians and producers, and industry
• Illinois Farm Bureau - COVID-19 information related to livestock, transportation, supply chain disruptions and more. 
• Illinois Stewardship Alliance - COVID-19 information for local food and farm systems.
• Illinois Pork Producers Association - Swine industry specific COVID-19 information.
• Illinois Beef Association - Beef industry specific COVID-19 information.
  

Guidance for Other Sectors

• Zoo and Aquarium All Hazards Preparedness, Response, and Recovery (ZAHP) Fusion Center 
• CDC Testing Strategy for Coronavirus in High Density Critical Infrastructure Workplaces after a COVID-19 case is identified - this amy apply to livestock slaughter/processing facilities and other food processing facilities witha high density of employees.  The daigram for this testing strategy can be foudn HERE. 
  

 This webpage will be updated as more information becomes available. Updated 8/26/2020