Unvaccinated domestic animals exposed to a rabid animal:
A. Any dog, cat, or ferret which is not currently vaccinated against rabies and is exposed to a rabid animal shall be:
1. Euthanized immediately either by a veterinarian of the owner's choice or the local Animal Control Officer or his agent; or
2. Placed in strict quarantine and observed for a period of six (6) months under the supervision of a licensed veterinarian either at a veterinary facility or a recognized animal control facility. The exposed animal shall be immediately vaccinated against rabies upon entry into quarantine and then given booster vaccinations at the third and eighth week of the quarantine period. Animals less than sixteen (16) weeks of age at the time of entry into quarantine may be required to receive a booster vaccine in addition to the above protocol.
B. Any livestock or equine animal which is not currently vaccinated and is exposed to a rabid animal will be managed according to the most current compendium of animal rabies control published by the National Association of State Public Health Veterinarians, Inc., and any State Department of Agriculture guidelines that may apply.