Zoonoses are diseases that can be transmitted between animals and people. There are over 200 zoonoses worldwide and more than 60% of known infectious diseases of people are zoonotic. Zoonotic diseases are an important health risk and concern for people and animals. Most zoonotic diseases can be avoided with proper prevention measures.
Use the following resources to learn more about zoonotic diseases of pets, livestock and poultry.
More Zoonoses Resources
Zoonoses on the Farm
Species Disease and Prevention Tables
Stay Safe on the Farm Posters
Zoonotic Disease Prevention
Zoonoses in the Home
Zoonotic Disease Prevention
Client Outreach Resources
How to Use the Outreach Tools with Clients/Community
STEP To Prevent Zoonoses
Prevention for Immunocompromised Individuals
Zoonoses Prevention: Outreach PowerPoint Slide Decks
Prepared presentations to help educate clients and the community about zoonotic disease prevention
ZAP Series: Zoonoses Affect Animals and People
Clinic Posters
Social Media buttons
Zoonoses of Livestock and Poultry Posters
Additional Resources
National Association of State Public Health Veterinarians (NASPHV)
- Compendium of Veterinary Standard Precautions for Zoonotic Disease Prevention in Veterinary Personnel
- Compendium of Veterinary Standard Precautions for Zoonotic Disease Prevention in Veterinary Personnel – Spanish
- Compendium of Measures to Prevent Disease Associated with Animals in Public Settings
- Measures to Minimize Influenza Transmission at Swine Exhibitions
- Compendium of Animal Rabies Prevention and Control
- Compendium of Measures to Control Chlamydia psittaci Infection Among Humans (Psittacosis) and Pet Birds (Avian Chlamydiosis)