rabies

Learn how to prevent rabies transmission from wild animals to humans and pets in Wyoming.

Pet and livestock owners are being reminded about the importance of vaccinations after a rabid bat was found in Rock Springs for the first time since 2007. That's according to a release from the Sweetwater County Sheriff's Office. Sheriff's spokesman Jason Mower says the bat was found in the yard of a home in North Rock Springs...

Last year, there were 14 confirmed cases of animal rabies across the state, including five in bats. This year there have been three confirmed cases in Sheridan.

She stresses that the City of Riverton requires a current rabies vaccination from a licensed veterinarian as well as a city dog license.

They got bit while trying to brush the bat away.

If you have been bitten by an animal you feel may have rabies, contact your healthcare provider.

The Casper Municipal Code sets out the procedures for vaccination, rabies control and animal bites.

Gary Hickman says rabies cases are not usually seen in Laramie County until the summer months, so the cases that have turned up already this year are a concern.

The two skunks were found not far outside the city of Cheyenne.

Public health officials say 13 people were treated for rabies as a precautionary measure, and there is no early indication that anyone was bitten.