Rabies Surveillance Program
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USDA, APHIS, Wildlife Services in conjunction with the Ohio Department of Health and the Tuscarawas County Health Department is interested in collecting animals for rabies surveillance.
Species of concern: Raccoon, Skunk, Fox and Coyote Wildlife Services will test other species as long as the animal was not exposed to people or domestic animal (pets and livestock). Raccoon variant rabies is also a concern with domestic animals. Feral cats are the most often rabies positive domestic animal. Animals that are considered exposures will need to go through the Tuscarawas Health Department (see Animal Bite Investigation section of website) to be tested by the State Health Lab. What we are looking for: Animals that are found dead and road kill. Animals can be dropped at: Tuscarawas County Health Department Environmental Department 897 East Iron Avenue Dover, Ohio 44622 Monday - Friday from 8am to 3:30pm Or call (330)-343-5550 to have the animal picked up |
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