Rabid Skunk and Bull Confirmed in Boone County, AR 2012/02/16 at 2:04 am
(Everton, AR)–The Arkansas Department of Health is issuing some tips after a bull dies of rabies.
It happened near Everton in Boone County earlier this week.
Officials in Arkansas say rabies in most often found in skunks.
A rabid skunk was discovered in January on property adjacent to the farm on which the rabid bull became ill and died
Rabies is a virus that attacks the brain and spinal cord and is a fatal disease.
To protect against rabies, health officials say make certain your animals are up-to-date on vaccinations.
Do not feed or touch wild animals.
Keep your pets indoors overnight.