Current through 2024-51, December 18, 2024
Section 144-251-11 - Decapitation and preparation of suspect rabid animalsA. When decapitation and testing is recommended by Maine CDC: (1)Domesticated Animal: A veterinarian shall decapitate and prepare domesticated animals that are to be tested for rabies.(2)Undomesticated Animal: The Department of Inland Fisheries & Wildlife personnel shall prepare the animal and arrange for submission and transportation of the animal to HETL for rabies testing.B. Procedures for decapitation and preparation of the suspect rabid animal and for transportation to HETL are detailed in the Rabies Management Guidelines.C. Professionals that may assist in the coordination of transportation include, but are not limited to, ACOs, veterinarians, game wardens, and law enforcement officers.10- 144 C.M.R. ch. 251, § 11