Thanks to Deetes for pointing to this thread.
NOTE: The following post is an exact quote:
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http://www.freerepublic.com/focus/f-news/1504152/posts
(Bubonic) Plague found in prairie dog colonies near C-470 in Jeffco (Colorado)
Denver Post ^
Posted on 10/17/2005 2:30:16 PM PDT by nickcarraway
Jefferson County health officials have confirmed an outbreak of bubonic plague among prairie dog colonies at C-470 and West Quincy Avenue in the Green Mountain area.
There were no reports of human cases in the area, but precautions were advised.
Pet owners also were advised to avoid contact with any species of wild rodents, especially those appearing sick or dead.
The best way to prevent plague is to control the presence of rodents and fleas in and around the home, health officials said.
Dogs and cats should be confined so they cannot prey on infected rodents.
If precautions are taken, the probability of contracting plague is extremely low, health officials said. Jefferson County Environmental Health officials will continue to monitor the situation.
For further information, contact the department at 303-271-5755 or visit www.cdc.gov/ncidod/dvbid/plague/info.htm.
time for another prairie dog shooting tournament.
This plague in Colorado and on the Arizona/New Mexico borders has been going on for many years.
I can recall 25 years of hearing the reports and being warned by the Arizona health department.