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• State Health Services Airdropping Rabies Vaccine Bait for Wildlife along Border Play Video

  January 9, 2020 6:33 PM

  ZAPATA – This week, state health services is airdropping rabies vaccine in an effort to distribute to wildlife over nearly the entire border. In Texas, that’s 1,256 miles. A large target. Small airplanes at the Zapata County Airport are going in and out, dropping baits containing the vaccine over... more »

• Bait Containing Vaccine Being Used to Prevent Dog Strain of Rabies at SPI Play Video

  January 16, 2019 6:50 PM

  SOUTH PADRE ISLAND – Officials at South Padre Island are trying to prevent the dog strain of rabies. Crews are trying to attract coyotes by using bait which contains a vaccine for rabies. The bait is being placed in non-populated areas. Those who see the bait are... more »