The spring vaccination of wild carnivores against rabies starts today, the Bulgarian Food Agency announced.
Haskovo region is within the scope of prevention.
Vaccination snares will be dropped from the air, and where there are rivers and reservoirs, they will be set manually.
The campaign started today from Balchik Airport and is scheduled to continue until the beginning of May, weather permitting. It covers the 50-kilometer vaccination zone along the northern, western and southern land borders of the country and in the 20-kilometer zone along the Danube River, covering 23 districts.
The Haskovo region is within the reach of the program for the sixth year already.
About 1.5 million will be spread over the vaccination area. air lures. They are cube-shaped, and their specific smell attracts predators.
Fox rabies vaccination is carried out twice a year. The disease is dangerous and viral and affects all mammals, and can be dangerous and fatal for humans. The main carrier of rabies is wild carnivorous animals, its main reservoir being, to a lesser extent, jackals and, to a greater extent, foxes.
The vaccine baits that will be dispersed are cube-shaped and have a specific smell. They are not dangerous for other animals in nature. However, if a person happens to be in direct contact with them, it is good to consult a doctor immediately, the authorities advise.
