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Rabid Fox Found in Berthoud – First in Larimer County

Todd Harding — Mon, 01 Apr 2013 11:05:21 +0000

The Larimer County Department of Health has reported for the first time that a fox in Larimer County has been confirmed to have rabies. The fox had gotten into a fight with a pet dog in Berthoud.

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Brighton Skunk Tests Positive for Rabies

Susan Moore — Thu, 28 Feb 2013 14:37:55 +0000

A rabid skunk found in Brighton has prompted health officials to encourage
rabies vaccinations for pets and livestock. The rabies virus it is nearly always
fatal. The Denver Post has more information and preventative tips.We can also
go to Tri County Health Department's website for more details. The good news
is we get to see this ad

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More Skunk Rabies Reported In Weld County

Butch — Sat, 12 May 2012 19:02:56 +0000

Earlier this week it was reported that a skunk found close to the foothills west of Fort Collins had tested positive for rabies. It was the first time this type of rabies had been confirmed in a populated area of Larimer County. Now the Weld County Department of Public Health and Environment has reported that two skunks have tested positive for rabies in neighboring Weld County.

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Rabies Confirmed in Skunk in West Fort Collins Area

Susan Moore — Sat, 05 May 2012 15:22:04 +0000

The Larimer County Department of Health and Environment announced yesterday that a skunk found close to the foothills west of Fort Collins tested positive for rabies. The skunk was tested both locally and by the CDC in Atlanta and confirmed to have the skunk variant of rabies, the first time this type of rabies has been confirmed in a populated area of Larimer County.

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