A presumptive case of raccoon rabies has been detected by the New Brunswick Provincial Veterinary Laboratory in Little Ridge near St. Stephen, according to the Municipal District of St. Stephen.
“To protect the community and local wildlife, the Department of Agriculture, Aquaculture and Fisheries staff will be distributing vaccine baits around the area,” the alert said. Those baits were distributed on April 21 and concentrated along Routes 725, 730 and 735.
“The department advises pet owners to keep dogs on leashes for the next two weeks following the bait distribution,” the alert said. “While the baits are not harmful to pets if consumed, residents should avoid handling them.”
If contact occurs, it asks residents to wash their hands with soap and water. Any abnormal behaviour observed in wildlife should be reported to Telecare 811.
The Courier has contacted AAF for comment and is awaiting a response.
