Rabies surveillance application for Manitoba provides animal testing data

The Government of Manitoba published a web application that shows animal samples requested for rabies testing since the province took over the rabies program on April 1, 2014, and says the provincial program is coordinated by Manitoba Rabies Central; the dataset will be updated quarterly.

A web application from the Government of Manitoba provides information on animal samples requested for rabies testing in the province. It covers records dating from April 1, 2014, when Manitoba assumed responsibility for the rabies program. The Canadian Food Inspection Agency is no longer involved in managing rabies cases in Manitoba. The provincial program is coordinated by Manitoba Rabies Central, a collaboration of multiple ministries. Key details: - The application lists animal samples requested for rabies testing since April 1, 2014. - The Canadian Food Inspection Agency ceased involvement in Manitoba rabies management as of April 1, 2014. - Manitoba Rabies Central coordinates the provincial rabies management program and includes the ministries of Health, Seniors and Active Living, Agriculture and Conservation, and Climate. - The Ministry of Health, Seniors and Active Living and the Ministry of Agriculture request testing after suspected human or animal exposure, and the Ministry of Agriculture coordinates the collection of samples from animals suspected of having rabies. - The information in the web application is scheduled to be updated quarterly. Summary: The web application centralizes records of rabies testing requests for Manitoba going back to the date the province took over program management. Responsibility for case management rests with Manitoba Rabies Central rather than the Canadian Food Inspection Agency. The dataset is maintained with quarterly updates. Undetermined at this time.