Resources from 2023 MDAR Municipal Animal Inspector Meetings
Animal Inspector Meeting agenda and resource links:
A. The Alphabet Soup of Disease: ASF, EEE, HPAI and more
Visit the link below for Animal Disease Updates for Massachusetts
https://www.mass.gov/info-details/current-animal-disease-updates-for-ma
www.mass.gov/reportbirds -for wild bird reporting
What to do with dead wild birds, reporting sick birds.
Equipment and Procedures for Removing Wild Bird Carcasses
Parvovirus Cleaning and Disinfection
https://www.mass.gov/forms/poultry-disease-reporting-form -for domestic bird reporting
B. Barn Book Inspections (Owner Consent, Confidentiality, and Reporting)
Barn Inspection Cover Letter 2023
Barn Inspection Information for Owners
Biosecurity for Your Backyard Flock - العربية, Kriolu di Cabo Verde, 简体中文, Français, Kreyòl ayisyen, ភាសាខ្មែរ, Português, Русский, Español, Tiếng Việt
C. Rabies Quarantine and Control
Mass.gov can be translated into different languages! At the top-right banner of the Mass.gov webpage choose “Select Language”
Rabies Pathogenesis Handout- English
Rabies Fact Sheet- English, Spanish and Portuguese
MassWildlife Homeowner's Guide to Bats- English
Additional Bat Handouts- English
Rabies Protocol: Quarantine Definitions - English, Spanish, Portuguese, French, Russian, Mandarin
Rabies Information Handouts for Veterinarians/ Healthcare Providers- English
MDPH Species Consideration for Rabies Testing
Rabies Quarantine Transfer Policy Statement 1.27.10
Example Quarantine Cat Bite Human
D. Animal ID: RFID and CVI’s
E. Mass Animal Fund Resources for Municipalities
Mass Animal Fund Overview Presentation
Sign up to receive MAF Updates for ACOs Monthly Email
F. Questions
Additional Resources:
330 CMR Code of MA Regulations
MDAR's Environmental Justice Page