Two cases of rabies have been identified in terrestrial animals in Huron County since December of last year.
As a result, the Huron County Health Unit has announced that the Ministry of Natural Resources and Forestry will be conducting low-level rabies vaccine baiting flights in the Blyth-Wingham areas.
The flights, which will be done by a black and yellow helicopter, will take place in early April and should take roughly two days.
Public Health Inspector Patrick Landry says “The vaccine baits are dropped to help control rabies in foxes, raccoons and skunks."
The baits are small and army green in colour, and have a toll-free number on them. They're meant for wildlife, and will not protect humans, livestock and pets from rabies.
