Veterinary Services Funding to Prevent Zoonotic Diseases in Tribal Communities.
This law aims to boost public health in Tribal and rural communities by funding essential veterinary services. These services include vaccinations, spaying/neutering of domestic animals, and surveillance to prevent diseases transmitted from animals to humans, such as rabies. This measure directly reduces health risks for residents in high-risk areas.
Key points
Authorizes funding for public health veterinary services, including vaccinations and spaying/neutering, to control zoonotic diseases in Indian Health Service areas.
Allows the deployment of veterinary public health officers to high-risk areas and strengthens coordination with the CDC and Department of Agriculture.
Requires a study on the feasibility and efficacy of oral rabies vaccines for wildlife in Arctic regions to protect Tribal members from transmission.
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