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North Carolina Euthanizes Rabies-Positive Baby Goats After Skunk

9/9/2026

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North Carolina officials euthanized four baby goats after they tested positive for rabies.
A skunk entered the goats' pen in late July, likely transmitting the virus.
The goats appeared at ten events in seven counties from July 28 to August 27.
State health officials urged anyone who touched the goats to seek post-exposure treatment.
284 people have been evaluated for possible exposure; no human rabies cases have been linked.

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North Carolina officials euthanized four baby goats after they tested positive for rabies.
A skunk entered the goats' pen in late July, likely transmitting the virus.
The goats appeared at ten events in seven counties from July 28 to August 27.
State health officials urged anyone who touched the goats to seek post-exposure treatment.
284 people have been evaluated for possible exposure; no human rabies cases have been linked.