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		Please leave it alone. If you come in contact with it, call 1-877-RABORAL

Texas

	Program started		1995

	Current program?		Yes

	USDA Maps		USDA Rabies Mgt. Nat'l Program

	State Program Director		Dr. Ernest (Skip) Oertli Phone No: 512/458-7111 E-mail: ernest.oertli@dshs.state.tx.us

	USDA-WS Contact		Mike Bodenchuk Phone No: 210/561-3800 E-mail: michael.j.bodenchuk@aphis.usda.gov Bruce Leland (Assist. SD) Phone No: 210/472-5456 E-mail: bruce.leland@aphis.usda.gov

	Texas Department of Health		http://www.dshs.state.tx.us/ 512/458-7111

	Texas State Veterinarian		Dr. Dee Ellis State Veterinarian & Executive Director Texas Animal Health Division

			Texas Animal Health Commission P. O. Box 12966 Austin, TX 78711-2966 Office Telephone No: 512/719-0777 Fax No: 512/719-0719 E-mail: dee.ellis@tahc.state.tx.us

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	The rabies baits come in two different forms. Both baits have a "DO NOT DISTURB" warning and a toll-free number printed on them.


	Fishmeal Polymer

	This bait has a fishmeal outer shell for attracting the intended animal with the vaccine sachete tucked inside and held in by wax on both ends.


	Coated Sachet


	The bait is adhered to the sachet, eliminating size and weight to be shipped and disbursed more economically.