Guidelines for Investigation of Zoonotic Disease

Transmission of zoonotic infections may occur in a number of settings, ranging from indirect contact through food or drinking water to direct occupational exposure on farms, during leisure pursuits or from pets.

This document seeks to clarify the roles and responsibilities of different organisations with respect to zoonotic incidents and outlines how they should best work together in different situations, for example through routine information reporting, formal liaison and outbreak investigations, to ensure a common approach.

Zoonoses Guidelines April 2009 (PDF, 1.1 MB)

The above guideline is intended for all those likely to be involved in the management of zoonotic incidents in England, including Health Protection Units, local authorities, Primary Care Trusts, the Animal Health and Veterinary Laboratories Agency, the Health and Safety Executive, private veterinary surgeons and private veterinary laboratories.

Other guidelines:

25 May 2011: Managing Zoonotic Risk in Zoos and Wildlife Parks (BIAZA, external link to PDF)
30 March 2011: Preventing or controlling ill health from animal contact at visitor attractions (Health and Safety Executive, external link to PDF)