Section 1-4 - Definitions (a) For the purposes of implementing these Rules, the following definitions apply: - (i) "Accredited Veterinarian" means an individual who is licensed to practice veterinary medicine and is accredited by the United States Department of Agriculture, Animal Plant and Health Inspection Service in the state where he or she practices.
- (ii) "Board" means the Wyoming Livestock Board, state agency 051, whose address is 1934 Wyott Drive, Cheyenne, WY 82002-0051, (307) 777-7515.
- (iii) "Canine" means a domesticated carnivorous mammal of the genus Canis.
- (iv) "Euthanized" means the humane ending of an animal life by, or under the direction of, a Licensed Veterinarian without physically damaging the brain.
- (v) "Expose" means contact where there is potential for Rabies transmission. This occurs anytime there is reasonable possibility of transmission of Rabies from an animal that may have Rabies as determined by public health authorities. Transmission may occur when saliva or nervous tissue is introduced into bite wounds, open cuts in skin, or into mucous membranes.
- (vi) "Feline" means a domesticated carnivorous mammal of the genus Felis.
- (vii) "Isolation" means placement of an animal in a cage or pen that prevents all direct contact with humans and other animals. Isolation shall be at a veterinary clinic or other facility approved by the Wyoming State Veterinarian or State Health Officer or his or her authorized designee.
- (viii) "Licensed Veterinarian" means an individual who is licensed to practice veterinary medicine in the state where he or she practices.
- (ix) "Mustelid" means a domesticated carnivorous mammal of the genus Mustela.
- (x) "Post Exposure" means any point in time occurring after Exposure to Rabies.
- (xi) "Quarantine" means an official document issued by the Wyoming State Veterinarian or his or her authorized representative that restricts the movement of specified animals and sets forth requirements regarding their testing and release. All associated Quarantine costs shall be borne by the animal owner.
- (xii) "Rabies" means an acute, rhabdoviral encephalomyelitis that can affect any mammal.
- (xiii) "Rabies Vaccination Certificate" means the National Association of State Public Health Veterinarians Rabies vaccination form (NASPHV Form #51) that can be obtained from vaccine manufacturer's, or a computer-generated form containing the same information.
- (xiv) "Vaccinated Animal" means any animal that has:
- (A) Received an initial Rabies vaccine, approved by the Wyoming State Veterinarian prior to use, at least twenty-eight (28) days ago but not more than three hundred sixty-five (365) days ago according to the manufacturer's written instructions; or
- (B) Received a booster Rabies vaccine, approved by the Wyoming State Veterinarian prior to use, according to the manufacturer's written instructions.
- (xv) "Wyoming State Veterinarian" means an Accredited Veterinarian employed by the Board who serves as a veterinary official of the State authorized to supervise and perform the official animal health work of the State of Wyoming.