Table 1.
Examples of expanded enhanced rabies surveillance cooperative network contacts.
| Cooperator Level | Cooperator | Recommended Minimum Contacts |
|---|---|---|
| Federal | United States Department of Agriculture (USDA) Forest Service, USDA Veterinary Services, U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service, U.S. Department of Energy, U.S. Department of Defense, Tribal Nations | 2 |
| State | Health, Agriculture, Transportation, Wildlife/Natural Resources, Parks/Recreation, Police | 3 |
| County | Animal Control, Health, Police, Municipal Waste, Transportation, Agriculture Extension, Parks/Recreation | 4 |
| City/Town/Hamlet | Local Police, Fire Department, Community Clubs, Homeowners Associations, | 3 |
| Special Interest | Nuisance wildlife control operators (NWCO), Hunting/Trapping, Wildlife Rehabilitator, Veterinarians, Hiking/Backpacking Clubs | 3 |
| Other | 4-H, U.S. Animal Health Association, Zoos, Wildlife and Public Health Professional Societies | No minimum but highly encouraged |