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Caddo Parish animal services reports 270 free rabies shots, 181 microchips; outlines feral‑hog and mosquito actions
Summary
At a Public Safety Committee meeting, Caddo Parish animal services reported 270 rabies vaccinations and 181 microchips at a recent clinic, described feral-hog removals funded by a $40,000 allocation, and outlined mosquito-control plans including free BTI granules and drone application; officials urged public safety measures.
Kelvin, an animal-services representative, told the Caddo Parish Public Safety Committee that the department administered "270 free rabies shots" and distributed "181 microchips" at a recent clinic, saving attendees an estimated $50–$60 per animal on combined services.
The clinic data led into a broader briefing on the department’s public-health and nuisance-animal work. "Rabies is a very serious zoonotic disease," Kelvin said, urging residents to avoid handling stray or wild animals and to rely on Animal Services for active cases. He said…
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