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Official NASPHV positions and recommendations on critical issues in veterinary public health, developed through scientific review, expert consultation, and member input.

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2026

Rabies Vaccination of Dogs and Cats

Official NASPHV position statement on rabies vaccination of dogs and cats.

Related content: Rabies Compendium

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2020

Ferrets as Pets

Official NASPHV position statement on ferrets as pets.

Related content: Non-Traditional Pets Compendium

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2003

Regulating the Importation and Exportation of Exotic and Native Wildlife

Joint position statement with the Council of State and Territorial Epidemiologists (CSTE) on regulating the importation and exportation of exotic or native wild animal species that could negatively impact public health.

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1999

Reptile-Associated Salmonellosis

Joint position statement with the Council of State and Territorial Epidemiologists (CSTE) on requiring point-of-sale education on reptile-associated salmonellosis. 

Related content: Non-Traditional Pets Compendium

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1998

Non-Human Primates as Pets

Joint position statement with the Council of State and Territorial Epidemiologists (CSTE) on non-human primates as pets.

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1997

Exhibition of Rabies Vector Species in Public Settings

Joint position statement with the Council of State and Territorial Epidemiologists (CSTE) on exhibition of rabies vector species in educational and zoological settings.

Related content: Rabies Compendium, Animals in Public Settings Compendium

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1997

Stray and Feral Cats

Joint position statement with the Council of State and Territorial Epidemiologists (CSTE) on stray and feral cats.

Note: This position statement is currently under review by NASPHV's Policy Committee.

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1995

Surveillance for Chlamydia psittaci Infections in Animals and People

Joint position statement with the Council of State and Territorial Epidemiologists (CSTE) on surveillance of Chlamydia psittaci infections in animals and people.

Related content: Psittacosis Compendium

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1994

Wildlife Translocation

Joint position statement with the Council of State and Territorial Epidemiologists (CSTE) on regulating the interstate movement of wild animal species that could negatively impact public health.

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1990

Rabies Vaccine Usage

Joint position statement with the Council of State and Territorial Epidemiologists (CSTE) on off-label use of rabies vaccines in animals.

Related content: Rabies Compendium

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