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Home My WebLink AboutClinton News-Record, 1985-11-20, Page 5• Researchers study statistics to predict r.:,; ies outbreak Rabies researchers with the Ontario Ministry of Natural Resources are studying rabies distribution statistics to predict potential areas of rabies outbreaks in the province. Although the number of diagnosed rabies cases is down from last year, rabies continues to be a major problem among On- tario's wild and domestic animal popula- tion. "For the year ending in March 1985, 1,585 cases of rabies in wild and domestic animals were diagnosed in Ontario," says Natural Resources Minister Vincent Kerrio. "The disease not only threatens animals, it also costs taxpayers millions of dollars annually in medical and veterinary costs." The Ontario Ministry of Health provided post -exposure rabies vaccination for 2,200 people in 1984. , By breaking down rabies occurrences into county and district, MNR researchers can predict which areas are likely to continue to be active in 1985. The red fox and striped skunk - accounting for 73 per cent of total rabies cases last year - are mainly responsi- bae for the spread of the disease. Statistics indicate seasonal patterns for rabies incidence, with rabies occurrences peaking in the fall and mid - to late - winter and remaining high through the winter mon- ths. "Seasonal patterns in rabies incidence are usually related to fox dispersal in the fall, the mating .activity of foxes in late = winter, and birth of pups in the spring," says Charles Machines, MNR Wildlife Research supervisor. "Increased activity among skunks in the fall, when they den for the winter, will also result in increased rabies during the winter months." Because foxes and skunks are the main carriers of rabies, efforts to control the disease in wild animals are being aimed at these two groups. Scientists from the MNR Rabies Research Unit are working in co-operation with Queen's University in Kingston, to develop a computer simulation modeal that mimics fox behavior, rabies incidence and the effect of rabies control. The computer package will help in planning rabies control strategies. The ministry is also testing a new bait and liquid vaccine method to vaccinate foxes orally. A sponge bait containing the vaccine was dropped by airplane over a .test area in Huron County in September. The MNR Rabies Research Unit began a study of urban rabies last spring, with the focus on skunks and raccoons. Skuinks have accounted for 119 cases of rabies in Metro Toronto since 1980. The study involves live - trapping skunks and raccoons in several areas of Metro Toronto. The animals caught in the traps will be vaccinated, tagged and released unharmed after biological data is recorded. Frequency of recapture will help to estimate the numbers of animals in each area. Deer causes accident CLINTON - A deer crossing in front of a car driven by a Londesboro woman resulted in $3,000 damage to the front end of her vehi- cle on November 14, according to the Goderich detachment of the OPP. Ruth Vincent, 60, of Londesboro was driv- ing on Huron County Road 25, near County Road 22 when the accident, occurred. Mrs. Vincent received no injuries. An, accident on Highway 21, .near Huron County Road 18, on November 16 resulted in minor injuries to two Varna youths. The driver of the vehicle, Wayne Vander- wal, 18, and passenger Dan Van Ninhuys, 17, were southbound when the vehicle went into the ditch and struck guide wires and trees. Damage to the vehicle was listed at $1,500. A two car collision in Vanastra resulted in $1,000 to each car on November 16. Ronald Graf of RR5 Clinton was backing out of a Winnipeg Street driveway when his vehicle, collided with a vehicle driven by Joyce Van Riesen of Clinton. There were no injuries. Farm financing priority A sense of urgency marked a Queen's Park meeting' between the Provincial Cabinet and the Ontario Federation of Agriculture November 6. In its annual brief to Cabinet, the OFA Ex- ecutive Committee highlighted farrn financ- ing as the top priority issue facing. farmers today. The farm leaders drew attention to the industry's dilemna, citing 'agriculture's unique financing requirements. The OFA brief stated,'The owner - operated family farm requires re -financing every generation. On average, p farm in On- tario cI-anges ownership, every 15 years. This continuous re -financing of the family business is a heavy burden to bear, the OFA officials said. "Add to that the fact that agriculture has become highly capital-. intensive and you can see why so many farm families are in trouble." . The OFA delegation also sought renewed commitment from the Peterson government on several issues including: -demand for new -government programs related to systematic market development to encourage farmers to venture into areas of agricultural production that will bring down the agricultural trade deficit; -a call for a re -assessment 'ot government revenue policies which complicate the marketing of grapes and tobacco; -stronger government initiative on right -to - farm legislation to Preserve Ontario farmland for agricultural use; -closer attention to equality issues. for rural women; -greater emphasis' on consumer awareness of agriculture by introducing agricultural topics in the school system. County awarded planning grant A community planning grant of $27,283 has been awarded to the County of Huron, Municipal Affairs Minister Bernard.Grand- maitre announced today. Grandmaitre said the grant will be used by the County to prepare an Industrial and Use and Opportunities Study. Community planning grants are designed to encourage municipalities to resolve land THANKS TO MY LOYAL SUPPORTERS WHO VOTED FOR ME IN THE CLINTON ELECTION John Deeves use planning issues to reflect municipal and economic priorities. The grants may also be used for special studies to develop community improvement policies, to determine the feasibility of using data processing technology in the local plan- ning process and to assist in implementing the Planni>jg Act. To those people who supported me at the polls I say THANK YOU I shall endeavor to lustlfy the confidence you have placed In me. Robert (Bob) Irwin TO THE RATEPAYERS I OF CLINTON AND TUCKERSMITH Thank you for your support in the municipal election. To each one who helped, spoke on my behalf, and displayed my flyers I would like to express my sincere ap- preciation. I will endeavor to represent you to the best of my abilities. 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