A dairy cow on a farm near Listowel, Perth County, has
contracted rabies.
"The cow was most likely in contact with a rabid
wild animal, such as a skunk or fox," said Dale Lyttle, senior public
health inspector.
It is the third case in Perth County since 2015.
Rabies vaccine was distributed in rural areas of North
Perth earlier this year.
The local health unit is currently working with the
farm to determine potential human exposure.
Drinking pasteurized milk from a rabid cow is not
considered dangerous.
Rabies has been detected in Perth County skunks last
year and again in January.
