Arizona Game and Fish Department

Learn about the Myths about Rabies in the Superstitions this Weekend
Gallery
Learn about the Myths about Rabies in the Superstitions this Weekend

Preparedness

Learn about the Myths about Rabies in the Superstitions this Weekend

By Cara Christ|2018-03-06T09:07:44-07:00March 6th, 2018|Preparedness|

On Saturday, March 10, ADHS will join with the Arizona Game and Fish Department, Arizona Department of Agriculture, Maricopa County Department of Public Health, Pinal County Public Health Services District, U.S. Department of Agriculture Wildlife Services, and Midwestern University College of Veterinary Medicine to host “Madness in the Mountains: Debunking Myths about Rabies in the Superstitions.” This interactive event [...]

Comments Off

Protecting People and Pets against Plague in Arizona
Gallery
Protecting People and Pets against Plague in Arizona

Preparedness

Protecting People and Pets against Plague in Arizona

By Cara Christ|2017-08-14T13:28:09-07:00August 14th, 2017|Preparedness|

Summertime in Arizona can bring outdoor fun for people and their pets, but also a risk for exposure to diseases, such as plague. Plague is caused by the bacterium Yersinia pestis, and usually circulates between fleas and wild rodents, including prairie dogs. People and animals can be exposed to plague by handling blood or tissues [...]