MOODYAFBI48-101 — Animal Control And Disease Prevention

MOODYAFBI48-101 governs animal possession and control, disease prevention, and health and safety measures at Moody Air Force Base.

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  • Publication number: MOODYAFBI48-101
  • Title: ANIMAL CONTROL AND DISEASE PREVENTION
  • Date: 2011-05-11

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It addresses prohibited acts, animal removal from privatized housing, animal-related injuries, quarantine actions, and stray animals. It requires registration, rabies documentation, and microchipping for specified pets, and identifies adopted forms.

Applies to: Military Family Housing considered privatized housing is no longer deemed part of the base and is not subject to policies that are published in this instruction unless agreed upon by the private owner.

Topics covered

  • Prohibited acts involving animals
  • Privatized housing animal removal
  • Animal bite and scratch injuries
  • Rabies quarantine actions
  • Stray animal capture
  • Pet registration and immunization
  • Pet microchipping

Questions and answers

What animal treatment can result in disciplinary action under MOODYAFBI48-101?

Ill-treating, tormenting, overworking or otherwise abusing an animal. (paragraph 3)

When must dogs and cats be registered with the VTF?

All dogs and cats maintained on government owned quarters will be registered with the VTF within 14 days of arrival on base or after acquisition. (paragraph 3)

Is microchipping required for cats and dogs registered at the VTF?

Microchipping is MANDATORY for all cats and dogs registered at the VTF. (paragraph 3)

Where should someone bitten or scratched by an animal report for medical treatment?

Individuals bitten or scratched by an animal will report to their Primary Care Manager at the 23rd Medical Group, or their civilian medical provider for medical treatment. (paragraph 6)

How long is the home quarantine for an animal that inflicted a bite when no rabies signs are found?

If at the time of exam the animal shows no signs of rabies, the animal inflicting the bite will be placed on a 10-day home quarantine (10-day period starts from the date of the bite/scratch) and will be a rabies suspect for the duration of the quarantine period. (paragraph 6)

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