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Published: June 15, 2009 10:41 pm    print this story  

Two raccoons found near Renick had rabies

Tina Alvey
Register-Herald Reporter

Two raccoons found in the Renick area tested positive for rabies on Tuesday and Friday of last week, according to Amanda McMichael, Greenbrier County sanitarian. Both were first seen on properties along Spring Creek Station Road.

Nineteen animals from the county have tested positive for the virus at the West Virginia State Hygienic Laboratory in the past year.

The animal control officer continues to receive frequent reports of incidents concerning unusual wildlife behavior. At least two additional specimens were to be submitted to the lab Monday. Animals found in remote areas exhibiting signs of rabies without any established contact with domesticated animals or humans have been euthanized without being tested.

The county initiated meetings of a rabies task force June 9. Items on the agenda included upcoming vaccination clinics, livestock vaccination capabilities and the possibility of requiring rabies vaccinations for eligible animals at state-sponsored events such as the state fair. Also under discussion were animal encounter reporting, rabies education for farmers and school children and the prospect of grant-funded raccoon rabies oral vaccination bait drops.

The issue of whether the county should declare a state of emergency in regard to the rabies problem will be resolved through the county commission.

Health officials remind area residents of the importance of domestic pet vaccination. It is still the front line of defense against human infection.

Vaccination clinics are under way in various Greenbrier County locations this week. Call 304-645-1539 for more information.

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