Zoonotic Diseases
Humans usually are not susceptible to infectious diseases suffered by animals. However, there are some important exceptions. Infections of animals may, on some occasions, produce significant disease in people. These infections are called zoonotic diseases. They are communicated from animals to humans. In many cases the animal shows little, if any, sign of illness.
The Occupational Health and Safety Program is designed to inform individuals who work with animals about potential zoonoses (diseases of animals transmissible to humans), personal hygiene, and other potential hazards associated with animal exposure. The following information sheets are categorized by types of animals.
- Allergies and Diseases Communicable from Animals to Humans (PDF)
- Care and Use of Camelids (PDF)
- Care and Use of Cats (PDF)
- Care and Use of Cattle (PDF)
- Care and Use of Dogs (PDF)
- Care and Use of Fish (PDF)
- Care and Use of Frogs (PDF)
- Care and Use of Horses (PDF)
- Care and Use of Marine Mammals (PDF)
- Care and Use of Owls and Other Birds (PDF)
- Care and Use of Rabbits (PDF)
- Care and Use of Rodents (PDF)
- Care and Use of Sheep (PDF)
- Care and Use of Swine (PDF)
- Care and Use of Wild Rodents (PDF)
- Care and Use of Zebrafish (PDF)