Latest Rabies Challenge Fund Updates

 

News, Press Releases, Annual Reports, Etc.

 

News Coverage

Recap of the Rabies Challenge Fund Benefit Seminar by Kim Cambell Thornton
Clean Run Magazine Article About Vaccines by Drs. Ronald Schultz and Jean Dodds
Animal Wise Radio Interview with Dr. Ronald Schultz and Kris L. Christine (scroll down to "The Rabies Challenge Fund" #48)
Animal Wellness Magazine - "How Often Does He Really Need a Rabies Shot"
Animal Talk Naturally Online Radio Show Interview with Dr. Jean Dodds and Kris Christine

Press Releases

Press release: Creation of the Rabies Challenge Fund
Press release: "U.S. Declared Canine Rabies Free"

Annual Reports

2009 Annual Report
2008 Annual Report

Legislative Updates

On March 29, 2010 VIRGINIA HB322 Rabies Vaccine Medical Exemption Clause was signed into law:
"The Board of Health shall, by regulation, provide an exemption to the requirements of subsection A if an animal suffers from an underlying medical condition that is likely to result in a life-threatening condition in response to vaccination and such exemption would not risk public health and safety. For the purposes of § 3.2-6522, such exemption shall mean that the animal is considered not currently vaccinated for rabies. For the purposes of §§ 3.2-5902, 3.2-6526, and 3.2-6527, such exemption shall be considered in place of a current certificate of vaccination."

TENNESSEE ALERT:
Nashville TN Metro/Davidson County Rabies Ordinance Allows 3 Year Vaccine
From the Director of Environmental Health for Metro Davidson County on the county rabies ordinance:

MCL 8.04.040 states "All licenses issued shall be valid for twelve months and shall expire on the last day of the month issued of the following year". The vaccine used, however, can be a one year or three year at the discretion of the vet or owner.