Zoonoses are infectious diseases transmitted from animals to man through bites or scratches from infected animals and through handling the animals.  Most animals used in research do not pose a risk to people handling them because whenever possible, disease-free animals are used as research subjects.

Species-specific zoonotic diseases:

• Birds
• Cattle, Pigs, Sheep
• Chickens
• Dogs & Cats
• Non-Human Primates
• Rabbits
• Reptiles, Fish, and Amphibians
• Rodents
• Wild Caught Mammals

Prevention: Use proper handling techniques and personal hygiene practices.

• Wash hands with soap and water after handling animals or their secretions and excretions
• Replace gloves that have been compromised
• Remove PPE when done with procedure taking care to not contaminate yourself, others, or surfaces
• Dispose PPE immediately after use and in the correct receptacle