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National Rabies Management Program


Events Highlight the Impact of Rabies on People, Pets and Wildlife

October 01, 2015 Gail Keirn, USDA APHIS Public Affairs Specialist

What do raccoons, vampire bats, and mongooses have in common? All are wildlife species that are commonly associated with rabies and can potentially expose people, pets and livestock to the deadly virus. The significant impact of rabies on public and animal health will be the focus of the 26 th...

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Rabies Research and Prevention Subject of Student's Winning Logo

June 04, 2015 Gail Keirn, USDA APHIS Public Affairs Specialist

Come this October, Katie Clonan is looking forward to seeing the fruits of her labor all over Fort Collins, Colorado. That’s because Katie is the winner of the 2015 Rabies in the Americas (RITA) logo contest. Her logo will be showcased on t-shirts, banners, and other paraphernalia shared with more...

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#Together Against Rabies: APHIS-Wildlife Services Works to Prevent Rabies

September 26, 2014 Gail Keirn, USDA APHIS Public Affairs Specialist

This year’s World Rabies Day theme “Together Against Rabies” is appropriate given the number and diversity of organizations around the world focused on preventing the spread of rabies in people, pets, livestock and wildlife. Since 2007, the Global Alliance for Rabies Control has sponsored World...

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Making Rabies History – World Rabies Day, September 28

September 28, 2011 Gail Keirn, APHIS Public Affairs, Fort Collins, CO

Today is World Rabies Day. Scientists, public health professionals, veterinarians, wildlife biologists, and others from around the globe will celebrate World Rabies Day by raising awareness about efforts to rid the world of rabies. Rabies is one of the oldest known diseases, yet it remains a...

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