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SUMMARY:World Rabies Day Seminar: &quot\;Rabies Control – challenges in 
 implementing the science!&quot\; - Ray Butcher MRCVS and partner\, Rabies 
 Alliance &amp\; Wylie Vet Clinic in Upminster
DTSTART:20110928T153000Z
DTEND:20110928T163000Z
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CONTACT:Suzy Blows
DESCRIPTION:The worldwide incidence of human rabies is presented as well a
 s protocols for vaccination and post exposure therapy. Despite the efficac
 y of these protocols\, the incidence of human deaths remains high. The pos
 sible reasons for this are discussed. 98% of human cases worldwide result 
 from a bite by a rabid dog. The most cost-effective way to reduce the inci
 dence of rabies in humans is to control the disease in the dog. Mass slaug
 hter is not effective and a combination of widespread vaccination together
  with humane methods of dog population control is most likely to ensure lo
 ng term control. World Rabies Day has been successful in increasing awaren
 ess of the disease and securing funding for control projects. 
LOCATION:Lecture Theatre 1\, Department of Veterinary Medicine
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