Rabies Guide 2010.pdf - the South African Veterinary Council

Additional measures enhancing
rabies control programmes
Enforcement of registration or licensing of all dogs
and cats may enhance rabies control programmes, as
vaccination is an essential prerequisite to licensing. A
fee is frequently charged for a licence and revenues
collected may be used to maintain rabies control
programmes.
“Spot fines”, admission of guilt citations and
prosecution of owners for violating control regulations,
including the failure to vaccinate or licence their
animals and failure to obtain or present a “proof
of vaccination” certificate during interprovincial
movements, may be used in extreme cases to ensure
rabies control.
All communities should be encouraged to control
stray animals and sterilisation programmes should be
promoted.
Plate 36: Maintaining high visibility and
befriending communities are two very
important aspects in rabies control and
prevention
Plate 37: Central vaccination points must
be carefully selected and easily accessible.
Promotional T-shirts and caps are being worn
by this group
A good knowledge of local dog ecology (dog numbers, turnover
rates, reasons for ownership, other diseases, housing) is crucial
when planning control measures
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