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Arkansas bill calls for annual rabies vaccination
Little Rock, Ark. - The Arkansas Department of Health wants to require annual rabies vaccinations, but the Arkansas Veterinary Medical Association isn't biting.
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LITTLE ROCK, ARK. — The Arkansas Department of Health wants to change the interval required for rabies vaccinations, but the Arkansas Veterinary Medical Association isn't biting.
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The proposed bill states, "All dogs and cats shall be vaccinated against rabies annually or as required by the State Board of Health."
The Arkansas VMA will not take a position on the legislation until a more definitive interval is defined.
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