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Yahoo
27-05-2025
- Health
- Yahoo
Clay County hosts drive-thru pet vaccine clinic in Henrietta
HENRIETTA (KFDX/KJTL) — Vaccinations are essential for all pets, but in rural areas, there is a greater risk due to rabies-infected wildlife. To help curb these risks, Clay County will host a county-wide vaccination clinic on Thursday, May 29, from 5 p.m. until 6:30 p.m. at the Bridge Street Annex parking lot in Henrietta. The drive-thru clinic will offer Rabies, Distemper/Parvo, Kennel cough, Rattlesnake and Flu vaccines for dogs and rabies and feline leukemia vaccines for cats. Copyright 2025 Nexstar Media, Inc. All rights reserved. This material may not be published, broadcast, rewritten, or redistributed.
Irish Examiner
23-05-2025
- Irish Examiner
Home Q&A: Can I take my dog with me on holiday abroad?
Question Can I take my dog with me on holiday abroad? Answer In short, yes, but there are some provisos, and these may alter as you travel depending on where you are going and what borders you cross. Give yourself three weeks to prepare. Irish Ferries advises: 'The minimum requirement for dogs, cats and ferrets crossing any EU border is a Microchip and an EU Pet Passport with veterinary endorsements certifying compliance with tests, treatments and vaccinations. All cats, dogs and ferrets must also have a current Rabies vaccination (administered at least 21 days prior to entry).' Travelling from NI, as it's part of the UK, there are other rules in place, so talk to your vet. You will need to book in for an Animal Health Certificate (AHC) appointment with a vet who has done the extra course required to issue pet travel documents. This appointment needs to be within 10 days of your travel date, and at least 21 days after your dog's rabies vaccination date' Don't wing it and hope for the best. If you get to the continent without a full check of the paperwork for the animal (sailing over), you may be caught elsewhere leading to a dog or cat being confiscated and quarantined — a very costly and upsetting moment. Flying? No animals are allowed on any Ryanair flights, whether in the cabin or the hold, except assistance and guide dogs, so you'll have to make arrangements in advance for a suitable crate for the hold with another airline like Aer Lingus. Dogs should be 16 weeks old, and some dangerous dog breeds and snub-nosed breeds of cats and dogs may not be accepted for travel. Talk to your airline.
The Hindu
07-05-2025
- Business
- The Hindu
Finishing school for biotechnologists inaugurated
Federation of Asian Biotech Associations (FABA), Indian Immunologicals Limited (IIL), and Agri Biotech Foundation (ABF) have officially inaugurated their collaborative finishing school programme at the Agri Biotech Foundation, Rajendra Nagar, here on Wednesday. FABA executive president and ABF vice president Prof. Reddanna said the one-month course is meant to bridge the industry-academia gap in biotechnology with extensive hands-on training in state-of-the-art wet lab facilities. IIL managing director Anand Kumar traced the growth of the institute in becoming the world's largest vaccine maker, producing human vaccines as well, including Rabies and Hepatitis A vaccines. Director of AGF Pakki Reddy said the organisation had taken up over 100 projects in collaboration with many institutions and had established centres in Mahbubnagar and Nalgonda, working with castor, groundnut, and pigeon pea crops, as well as in the animal sector, said a press release.
New Indian Express
03-05-2025
- Health
- New Indian Express
Seven-year-old Kerala girl battles rabies infection despite vaccination
KOLLAM: A seven-year-old girl, native of Vilakkudy in Kollam district, has contracted Rabies and she is undergoing treatment at the SAT Hospital in Thiruvananthapuram, despite having received anti-rabies vaccination. Her condition is reported to be critical. According to Rajeena Thomas, president of the Vilakkudy panchayat, the incident occurred on April 8, when the girl, Niya, was bitten on her hand by a stray dog while playing with a duck outside her house. She was initially taken to a primary health centre in the panchayat and later to the Punalur Taluk Hospital, where anti-rabies vaccination was administered. Her final dose of the vaccine was scheduled for May 6. However, last week she developed a persistent high fever. She was admitted to a private hospital in Kollam, but her condition deteriorated. She was then shifted to the SAT Hospital, where doctors confirmed the presence of the rabies virus following tests. "She had gone to a neighbour's house and was playing with a duck when a stray dog bit her. Her parents promptly took her to a health centre and then to Punalur Hospital, where vaccination was started. But last week, she developed continuous fever, and though she was taken to a private hospital, rabies was not detected. Her condition worsened, and she is now in the ICU," Rajeena Thomas told TNIE.
Yahoo
07-03-2025
- Health
- Yahoo
Raccoon tests positive for rabies in Forsyth County, officials say
Forsyth County officials captured a raccoon this week and after tests, officials say the animal tested positive for rabies. The raccoon was found alive roadside along Castleberry Road in the City of Cumming, near the city fairgrounds, according to Forsyth County Animal Services Manager Haley Brown. 'Upon discovering the injured animal roadside on Sunday, a resident attempted to crate the raccoon,' Brown said. 'The racoon bit the individual during the process and was subsequently tested and confirmed positive for Rabies after testing at the State Lab.' [DOWNLOAD: Free WSB-TV News app for alerts as news breaks] Anyone believed to have come into contact with the animal was referred to their healthcare provider and subsequently treated for any exposure. Officials say encounters between wild animals and domestic pets have increased recently and they are encouraging neighbors to ensure their pets are vaccinated against the virus. 'It is highly discouraged for anyone to attempt handling a wild animal without professional guidance,' Brown said. 'We ask that anyone encountering a similar situation with a wild animal to contact the Forsyth County Animal Services team as rabies can be life-threatening if not treated.' TRENDING STORIES: Man dead after shooting inside DeKalb County apartment complex lobby Metro Atlanta college football player dies after battle with cancer, team says Major crash shuts down all I-75/I-85 SB lanes in midtown Atlanta To report a wild, or domesticated, animal acting strangely, avoid the animal and contact Forsyth County Animal Services at (770) 781-2138. If it is after business hours, you're asked to contact the Forsyth County 911 Center after-hours line at (770) 781-3087. [SIGN UP: WSB-TV Daily Headlines Newsletter]
