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Scientists Identify 1st Known Outbreak of Rabies in Seals

Scientists Identify First Known Outbreak of Rabies in Seals

Scientist in South Africa believe they have successfully identified the first time the rabies virus has spread to sea mammals, in this case among 24 dead Cape fur seals. The bodies of the sea mammals were discovered in various locations across the west and south coast of the country, according to state veterinarian Dr. Lesley van Helden.

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Scientists say they have identified the first known outbreak of rabies in seals

The only other known case of rabies in a sea mammal was in a ringed seal in Norway's Svalbard islands in the early 1980s. That seal had likely been infected by a rabid arctic fox, researchers said, and there was no evidence of rabies spreading among seals there.

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South African Officials Find Rabies Outbreak in Seals

Officials in South Africa say they are experiencing a rabies outbreak among its wild seal population. It's the first time they say an outbreak of the virus has been found in sea mammals. A representative for the city of Cape Town says it received reports of aggressive seals from local residents,

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South Africa Warns About Aggressive Seals After Rabies Found

Officials in South Africa say they are experiencing a rabies outbreak among its wild seal population. It's the first time they say an outbreak of the virus has been found in sea mammals.

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Rabies is spreading among marine animals for the first time

Rabies has been found in Cape fur seals in South Africa. Experts are investigating how the disease spread, and impact on seal ...

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Cedar Rapids Animal Care & Control to hold low-cost microchip, rabies clinic Sept. 29

Cedar Rapids Animal Care & Control (CRACC) is bringing back its low-cost microchip, rabies clinic on Sunday, Sept. 29.

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Raleigh Police Department Hosts Discounted Rabies Vaccines and Free Microchipping Clinics for Pets

Raleigh's Animal Control Unit is hosting pet care clinics offering discounted rabies shots and free microchipping in ...

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Dead bat found outside Central Texas medical clinic tested positive for rabies

A dead bat found outside a Central Texas medical clinic has tested positive for rabies. Cedar Park Police said the bat was ...

Chemung County rabies clinics coming up, registration open

Pet owners can now register for one of Chemung County’s upcoming rabies clinics. The Chemung County Department of Health is ...

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Raccoon in New Bedford's Buttonwood Park area tests positive for rabies. What to know.

State health officials have notified the city that a raccoon found in the Buttonwood Park area has tested positive for rabies ...

Kitten in Sauquoit tests positive for rabies, four people exposed

A kitten has tested positive for rabies in Sauquoit. Four people were exposed to this kitten and received post exposure ...

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Deadly rabies outbreak as scientists confirm infection in totally new species

A deadly first-of-its-kind rabies infection has been found in a new species of animal. Scientists say they have identified an outbreak of the deadly infection in seals - making it the first time ...

Free rabies shots, microchip offered at this clinic in Los Banos

The Los Banos Animal Shelter is offering free vaccination and microchipping services for late September, according to ...

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Copperas Cove Animal Control trying to catch skunk after it gaves rabies to kitten

COPPERAS COVE, Texas — Copperas Cove Animal Control says a rabid skunk is on the loose. They first got reports of the skunk ...

One person, two dogs exposed to rabies in Aiken County

One person and two dogs in Aiken County were exposed to rabies Sept. 16. The person was exposed by a raccoon near Natures ...

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