Bath explores regional approach to vaccinate raccoons against rabies

FORECASTER • July 27, 2021

Bath officials are considering dispersing bait laced with a rabies vaccine to combat an epidemic that has plagued the southern Midcoast for the past several years. The plan hinges on the cooperation of five neighboring towns: West Bath, Harpswell, Brunswick, Topsham and Phippsburg. The vaccine would be encased in a packet of solid fishmeal baits. The bait and vaccine is safe for dogs or cats to consume, but not effective as rabies treatment for household pets, according to the USDA.