Rabies

Rabies is a viral disease that attacks the central nervous system of warm-blooded animals, including humans. Once symptoms appear, rabies is almost always fatal. In Canada, the animals that most often transmit rabies are bats, foxes, skunks and raccoons.

The CFIA is a proud supporter of World Rabies Day.

Information we provide for the general public includes:

• News Release - 2010-09-27 - The CFIA recognizes World Rabies Day
• Fact Sheet

Information we provide for producers and the livestock sector includes:

• Compendium of Animal Rabies Prevention and Control, 2005 National Association of State Public Health Veterinarian, Inc. (NASPHV)
• Fact Sheet
• Position Statement - Rabies Program
• Positive Rabies in Canada
• OIE, Terrestrial Animals Health Code: Rabies
• WHO, Expert Consultation on Rabies, First Report, 2005 - PDF (503 kb)