Colorado Animal Welfare Conference Session

Highly Pathogenic Avian Influenza: One Health In Practice

Field Services

This session will demonstrate a collaborative, One Health response to avian influenza among domestic pets, livestock and poultry, as well as public health and wildlife response. Colorado has been severely impacted by avian influenza outbreaks among wildlife, domestic poultry, dairy cattle, domestic cats, and people. The State Departments of Agriculture (CDA) and Public Health and Environment (CDPHE) and Colorado Parks and Wildlife (CPW) have worked jointly to control and mitigate disease among animals to prevent further spread and human illness. Unique aspects of disease spread have been identified among domestic cats infected with avian influenza virus. Recommendations will include disease prevention and control measures for handling suspected infected animals and reporting requirements.

Rabies Epidemiology In Colorado: Working With Your Health Department

Field Services

This session will describe rabies epidemiology in Colorado and discuss the shared responsibility of rabies prevention and control between Adams County Health Department and their local animal management agencies. Participants will learn how to evaluate potential rabies exposures in pets and people, understand pet quarantine and enforcement, learn safe infection control practices for preparing animals for rabies testing, and how to protect yourself with rabies vaccination. The presentation will also include pertinent statewide updates on rabies management.