We discuss the prevalence of rabies in Maine, what to do about potentially rabid animals, how to treat humans and pets who may have rabies and more.
Guests
Rachael Fiske, DVM, assistant state veterinarian, Division of Animal Health & Animal Welfare Program, Maine Department of Agriculture, Conservation & Forestry
Scott Lindsay, regional wildlife biologist, Sebago Lake region, Maine Department of Inland Fisheries & Wildlife
Resources
- Maine CDC Division of Infectious Disease: 1-800-821-5821
- Game Warden, through Maine State Police: 207-624-7076
- Health & Environmental Testing Lab: 207-287-2727
- Maine.gov: Maine Animal Rabies 2019
- Maine rabies information
- Maine Center for Disease Control & Prevention: Rabies Fact Sheet
- Maine Rabies Management Guidelines
- Maine animal welfare
- Bat Conservation International http://www.batcon.org/