Animal Contact in Public Settings

There are many types of diseases, injuries, and other health risks that can be associated with contact with animals in public settings, such as fairs, schools, petting zoos, photo opportunities, farm tours, etc. Appropriate precautions can reduce these risks while still allowing persons the benefits of seeing and interacting with animals.

• Compendium of Measures to Prevent Disease Associated with Animals in Public Settings, 2017 - National Association of State Public Health Veterinarians Animal Contact Compendium Committee 2017
• Animals in Public Settings Toolkit - Educational resources for the implementation of the principles outlined in the Animal Contact in Public Settings Compendium; National Association of State Public Health Veterinarians