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Nearly two and a half centuries ago all dogs were classified as a distinct and separate species from the wolf. Finally, in 1993 that error was corrected. The term Canis familiaris (dog) is no longer valid. The corrected nomenclature is now Canis lupus familiaris. This means that all dogs are of the lupus (wolf) species and then of the familiaris subspecies. This is confirmed in the 1993 revision of MAMMAL SPECIES OF THE WORLD: A Taxonomic and Geographic Reference from the Smithsonian Institution. This clarification is in association with the American Society of Mammalogists and adheres to the Code as called for by the International Commission on Zoological Nomenclature. This text reflects the current state of knowledge of experts from the world scientific community.

All knowledgeable veterinarians know that rabies vaccines were tested on and licensed for certain species, in this case the "dog" species (whatever that was). However, the species has been determined to be lupus. The USDA has already acknowledged this fact by letter and memorandums. Now NASPHV, AVMA, etc. must officially and promptly announce that the present vaccines are licensed for the entire lupus species, i.e. To protect the animals and the public from increased exposure to the rabies virus and to insure humane treatment of all members of the dog family, the "dog" label on the presently licensed rabies vaccines include all members of the lupus species that have frequent contact with humans.

The public must realize that vaccines are species specific, as per USDA, APHIS, Code of Federal Regulations. The subjective and unscientific term "domestic" has been improperly used in the past to specify which animals may or may not receive a rabies vaccine. Thus, an unvaccinated population of millions of "non-domestic" dogs that interact daily with humans has been created in this country. The rabies protected buffer between wildlife and humans is rapidly being eroded. NASPHV recommendations and guidelines allege that the public is not protected when these dogs are vaccinated and they therefore should not be vaccinated at all. This determination is non- sequitur and very dangerous. It is a recipe for a public health disaster via a rabies epidemic. The effectiveness of a rabies vaccine does NOT depend on the degree of domesticity, the pedigree of the canine or whether it has graduated from obedience school. The efficacy of a vaccine depends only on whether the species or genetics are the same, which they are.

The sole purpose of RAFT, Inc. is to have these canines officially approved for the current rabies vaccines that are licensed for all other dogs. Send all inquiries to: RAFT, Inc., P.O. Box 1471, Washington, PA 15301 USA. All comments or materials sent will be forwarded to the appropriate agencies.

Submitted by RAFT, Inc.
Federal ID #25-1665017, a Non-Profit 501(c)(3) Organization
Permission to reprint verbatim granted to all.

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