Animal-Borne Disease Control Program

Animal-Borne Disease Control Program Weekly Animal-Borne Disease Reporting The Boulder County Public Health Vector Control Program aims to prevent the spread of disease from vectors (animals) to humans. Week 34: Aug. 17-23, 2025 Rabies This week, five bats were submitted for testing. Currently, three bats in Boulder County have tested positive for rabies. Statewide, 39 bats, one skunk, and three unknown animals tested positive for rabies. In 2024, 54 animals tested positive for rabies. Mosquitoes Both nuisance (non-vector) mosquitoes and vector mosquitoes were below the five-year average this week. Nationwide, 320 cases of WNV were reported. To date, Colorado has reported 58 cases of WNV. Statewide, three people died from WNV. Plague/Tularemia/Hantavirus No specimens were submitted for plague, tularemia, or hantavirus. Animals Tested for Disease: Bat: 67 tested, 3 positive for rabies Skunk: 0 tested Raccoon: 1 tested for rabies, 2 for tularemia Coyote: 0 tested Fox: 0 tested Cat: 2 tested for rabies Dog: 0 tested Squirrel: 0 tested Prairie Dog: 0 tested Rabbit: 0 tested Flea: 0 tested Other: 0 tested TOTALS: 79 tested, 3 positive for rabies