Illinois Department of Agriculture
217-782-4944
Rabies Regulations/Animal Control Laws
Link to the Animal Control Act Governing Animal Controls and Rabies in Illinois
Link to the rules for the Animal Control Act from the Administrative Code.
Possible Bite Scenarios and Recommendations The state law legislates for canine bites and exposure but the same recommendations are given when we receive a call questioning a cat bite scenario.
| Type Of Bite | Vaccine Status | Quarantine Length | Notes |
| Dog Bites Human | Vaccinated | 10 Days- can be done in home | Seen by veterinarian at end of quarantine to ensure no clinical signs. If dog is euthanized or expires brain must be submitted for rabies testing. |
| Dog Bites Human | Unvaccinated | 10 days- done in supervised facility | Seen by veterinarian at end of quarantine to ensure no clinical signs and vaccinate for rabies. If dog is euthanized or expires brain must be submitted for rabies testing. |
| Rabid (or potentially rabid) animal bites dog | Vaccinated | 30 days | Immediate humane destruction is preferred. If not, then if vaccinated more than 30 days prior to exposure and within immunity period the dog should be revaccinated and confined for the 30 days. |
| Rabid (or potentially rabid animal) bites dog | Unvaccinated | 6 months | Immediate humane destruction is preferred. If not, vaccinate IMMEDIATELY and placed under quarantine. Revaccinate at END of 5 MONTHS of quarantine and remain in quarantine for 30 more days. |
Animal Diseases
Program Disease regulations such as Pseudorabies, CWD, Cervid Brucellosis
General information on the state of certain diseases such as Pseudorabies, Brucellosis, Tuberculosis, EIA, CWD, Johne’s and others in the state along with links for further information pertaining to individual diseases and disease programs.
Livestock Markets
Premise Registration and Animal Identification
Premises ID Registration
Link to information on premise registration and downloadable application. Information Pertaining to animal identification requirements.
Exhibition Health Requirements
Quick link to the year’s counties and state fair health requirements
Livestock Dealers
Import Regulations
Link to page with import requirements by species for the state of Illinois as well as direction to online permit system.
Illinois Department of Agriculture
Bureau of Animal Health and Welfare Home Page
State Fairgrounds, P.O. Box 19281
Springfield, IL 62794
Phone (217) 782-4944
Fax (217) 558-6033