Rabies
Animal Health Act 1981, Rabies (Control) Order 1974
New Forest District Council is not responsible for the enforcement of legislation or of any controls in relation to rabies; this function is undertaken primarily by Hampshire County Council and also DEFRA. Their areas of responsibility include:
- Enforcement of legislation in relation to the illegal landing of mammals (dogs, cats, etc);
- Enforcement of Rabies Control Orders which put restrictions on premises/places;
- Policing possible outbreaks (in conjunction with DEFRA); and
- Development of Rabies Contingency Plan.
For more information you should contact Hampshire County Council Animal Health Team:
Email: tsadvice@hants.gov.uk
Telephone: 01962 833620
Address: Montgomery House, Monarch Way, Winchester SO22 5PW
Alternatively, information is available on the DEFRA website: DEFRA Rabies Page
Other useful links
Updated: 5 Aug 2016