[SEMCO] Rabies Lecture at Mass Audubon

[Melissa Lowe]

RABIES ON CAPE COD SUBJECT OF LECTURE AT MASS AUDUBON
March 31, 7 p.m.
at the Wellfleet Bay Wildlife Sanctuary

With the recent arrival of terrestrial rabies on Cape Cod, and the attack on
a human by a rabid coyote earlier this month, the need for public
information on this disease is great. Dr. Alison Robbins of Tufts University
School of Veterinary Medicine will be presenting a public lecture entitled
“Understanding Rabies” at Mass Audubon’s Wellfleet Bay Wildlife Sanctuary on
Thursday, March 31 at 7 p.m. Dr. Robbins has been studying rabies for many
years and coordinated the baiting program that prevented the spread of the
disease for many years here on Cape Cod.

            The arrival of rabies on the Cape has resulted in an outbreak of
concern and misconception about the disease. This FREE public lecture will
provide information on the nature of the disease, discuss its possible
impact on wildlife, dispel myths, address issues facing Cape Cod, and
provide information on steps people can take to reduce chances of contact
and the spread of the disease. Time will also be allowed for questions.

While the program is free, participants are encouraged to call the Wellfleet
Bay Wildlife Sanctuary to register because seating is limited. Contact the
Wellfleet Bay Wildlife Sanctuary at 508-349-2615 for more information or to
register.

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Melissa Lowe
Education Coordinator
Wellfleet Bay Wildlife Sanctuary
PO Box 236, South Wellfleet, MA 02663
508-349-2615 or mlowe at massaudubon.org
www.massaudubon.org/wellfleetbay