bats

It's international Bat Week, and the New York State Department of Environmental Conservation wants to teach you how to save bats that remain here in the winter.

Warm summer months see an uptick in rabies cases, particularly among pets coming into contact with wildlife like bats.

With summer quickly approaching, the number of bat and human encounters is sure to rise.  The Broome County Health Department is asking everyone to adhere to the following when it comes to bat exposure and rabies: Potential exposure of the rabies virus by way of bats can be limited by vaccinating your animals as well as maintaining the exterior of your home ... Read More ...