THULEABI48-105 — Prevention And Control Of Communicable Disease Of Animals

THULEABI48-105 governs the prevention and control of communicable diseases in animals at Thule Air Base.

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  • Publication number: THULEABI48-105
  • Title: PREVENTION AND CONTROL OF COMMUNICABLE DISEASE OF ANIMALS
  • Date: 2022-02-09

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The publication addresses rabies and other zoonoses, animal-borne disease reporting, animal control, laboratory shipment, and human-animal incidents. It requires coordination among health services, police, security, engineering, commanders, contractors, and individuals.

Applies to: It applies to all personnel at Thule Air Base (TAB).

Topics covered

  • Rabies control
  • Zoonosis prevention
  • Animal-borne disease reporting
  • Stray animal control
  • Animal laboratory analysis
  • Human-animal incidents
  • Animal access to food and garbage

Questions and answers

What animals are not allowed at Thule Air Base?

Pets of any kind will not be allowed to TAB without the permission of the Danish Ministry of State per Ministry of Greenland Journal Number 1085-03, dated April 1983. (paragraph 3)

What should personnel do after contact with an animal at Thule Air Base?

Individuals having direct contact with any type of animal in the TAB area will report immediately to the medical clinic. (paragraph 2)

Can personnel feed stray animals at Thule Air Base?

Individuals will not feed stray animals. (paragraph 2)

How far must people stay from animals at Thule Air Base?

Avoid contact and to not allow any human body parts within one meter of any animals encountered in the TAB area. (paragraph 2)

What should be reported when a dead animal is found?

Ensuring that the remains of all animals found dead or killed on-base are immediately reported to 821 SPTS/SG and the BHSD, with the location, date discovered and animal description. (paragraph 2)

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