(a) Wild animals.

1. (1) A wild animal should be humanely destroyed and the head or brain shipped as outlined in 20 CAR § 105-101(8).
2. (2) Care should be taken not to damage the head because the brain is used by the public health laboratory to perform the examination for rabies.

(b) Domesticated wild animals.

1. (1) Since the incubation period in animals other than dogs or cats is variable, euthanasia of such domesticated wild animals may be necessary even when they have been vaccinated against rabies.
2. (2) Immediate shipment of the head to the public health laboratory, in accordance with 20 CAR § 105-101(8), should be accomplished.

(c) Domesticated animals.

1. (1)

   1. (A) Human exposure to domesticated livestock afflicted with rabies often presents a dangerous situation.
   2. (B) Medical attention and treatment are necessary.
   3. (C) Consult with health authorities for instructions.

2. (2) Domesticated caged pets.

   1. (A) A bite from a domesticated caged pet does not constitute an exposure to rabies.
   2. (B) Animals in this classification are:

(i) Guinea pigs;

1. (ii) White rats and mice;

   1. (iii) Hamsters;

      1. (iv) Gerbils; and
      2. (v) Rabbits.