Understanding Disease Spread in Animal Shelters

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Understanding how diseases spread within an animal population is the first step toward keeping more animals healthy in the shelter. In this section you’ll find insights and strategies to mitigate the risk of disease transmission, information on the paths of disease spread, and step-by-step protocols and tactics to help you protect the animals in your care.

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Infection Control in the Shelter

Learn fundamental infection control concepts, including order of contagion, how disease transmission occurs, and how to prevent disease spread.

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Recognizing Signs of Infectious Disease in Animal Shelters

Looking for a quick guide to common infections in a shelter setting? This helpful print-and-post reference comes complete with photos of disease symptoms.