Calf at educational center tests positive for rabies
January 17, 2010

ACCOKEEK, Md. - A six-week-old calf at a farm that does educational programs for middle and elementary school kids has tested positive for rabies. The Maryland Department of Health and Mental Hygiene said that the calf is at the Hard Bargain Farm in Prince George's County.

Dr. Katherine Feldman, DHMH State Public Health Veterinarian, wants anyone who may have been exposed to the rabid calf to call them. "It is critical to identify all people who may have had contact with this calf." Feldman says if you think you were exposed to the calf since Dec. 21, 2009 to call them at 240-508-5774. The line will be staffed 24/7.

CDC on Rabies: www.cdc.gov/rabies