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LEE COUNTY <br />Committed Today for a Better Tomorrow <br />LEE COUNTY BOARD OF COMMISSIONERS <br />ITEM ABSTRACT ITEM NO. II. E. <br />Information <br />Meeting Date: November 7, 2016 +Action Item <br />XX Consent Agenda <br />SUBJECT: Adoption of the 2016 NASPHV Rabies Compendium <br />DEPARTMENT: Health <br />CONTACT PERSON(s): Heath Cain <br />REQUEST & Summary The Lee County Board of Health adopted at the October 19, 2016 <br />meeting adopt a model rule for rabies post exposure management of dogs and cats to effectively <br />and efficiently protect the public's health using the most current science. <br />The 2016 Rabies Compendium by the National Association of State Public Health Veterinarians <br />(NASPHV) provides science to support new rabies control measures. These measures will result <br />in fewer dogs and cats euthanized, shorter quarantine periods, and allow for home observations <br />for lapsed animals with appropriate documentation. These changes represent a significant <br />emotional and financial benefit to animal owners while maintaining the safety of public health in <br />Lee County. <br />The Model Board of Health Rule is available for review on the county's homepage and on the <br />Animal Services section in English and Spanish. <br />A public hearing was held during the October 19' Board of Health meeting with no one attending <br />to speak for or against the compendium. <br />BUDGET IMPACT: N/A <br />ATTACHMENTS: (1) 2016 NASPHV Rabies Compendium -Model Board of Health Rule <br />PUBLIC HEARING: No <br />PRIOR BOARD ACTION: N/A <br />RECOMMENDATION: For information only <br />013 <br />