Illinois veterinarians have a significant role as mandated by state regulation in reporting suspected rabies cases in pets and humans.

Reported rabies exposure cases have been on the increase in the state over the past several months, specifically involving exposure from the native brown bat.

That is why Dr. Connie Austin, Illinois Department of Public Health’s State Veterinarian, shares her knowledge and expertise as she explains the risks of exposure, proper reporting procedures, and how animal’s suspected of rabies are to be managed by animal lab personnel.

Listen today to ISVMA’s Veterinary Today Podcast latest episode and get caught up on what to do when, and how.