Rabies Virus

If a veterinarian suspects a rabies case they should contact the CFIA immediately. They have special investigators trained in the proper procedures required in dealing with these animals.

• The CFIA veterinarian investigates all suspected cases of rabies. Following positive cases, public health authorities are notified if the animal had contact with people.

• The CFIA veterinarian also collects necessary samples from any animal suspected of the disease. These are sent to federal labs to be tested for the presence of rabies.

• Further, any domestic animal is quarantined if there is a likelihood of having been exposed to rabies.

• The CFIA also investigates incidents in which pet animals have bitten an individual.

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Contact Numbers for the CFIA

 

Western Area

1115 57th Ave NE
Calgary, Alberta
T2E 9B2
Tel: 403-292-4301
Fax: 403-292-6629

Western Regional Offices

 

Alberta North (includes NWT and Nunavut)
8403 Coronet Road NW
Edmonton, Alberta
T6E 4N7
Tel: 780-395-6700
Fax: 780-395-6792

 

Alberta South
Floor 1, Room 102
110 Country Hills Landing NW
Calgary, Alberta
T3K 5P3
Tel: 403-299-7680
Fax: 403-221-3296

 

BC Coastal
4321 Still Creek Dr., Suite 400
Burnaby, British Columbia
V5C 6S7
Tel: 604-666-6513
Fax: 604-666-1261

 

BC Mainland/Interior (includes Yukon)
4321 Still Creek Dr., Suite 400
Burnaby, British Columbia
V5C 6S7
Tel: 604-666-6513
Fax: 604-666-1261

 

Manitoba
Room 613 - 269 Main St.
Winnipeg, Manitoba
R3C 1B2
Tel: 204-983-2200
Fax: 204-984-6008

 

Saskatchewan
Room 301 - 1800 11th Avenue
Regina, Saskatchewan
S4P 4E3
Tel: 306-780-5180
Fax: 306-780-5177