On Jun. 6, 2023, the University of Missouri College of Veterinary Medicine announced it had launched a rabies antibody testing service within their Veterinary Medical Diagnostic Laboratory (VMDL). The service will provide certified test results for companion animals traveling with their owners to Hawaii and other international locations.

Rabies is a fatal viral infection that attacks the bodyﾒs central nervous system, and pets in the United States can get infected from getting bitten by wildlife, such as raccoons, skunks, foxes and bats.