Dead Skunk Tests Positive For Rabies

STURBRIDGE, Mass., April 4, 2008 /PRNewswire-USNewswire/ -- Officials at
Old Sturbridge Village report that a dead skunk was found in a cow pen on
Thursday. In accordance with procedures, the OSV farm staff notified local
animal control and board of health officials. The remains were sent to the
Massachusetts state lab for testing. Lab results confirmed that the dead skunk
tested positive for rabies.
At this time, it does not appear that any OSV animals are affected. OSV
routinely vaccinates its animals against rabies. As a precaution, however, OSV
will restrict public contact with its farm animals for 45 days. The village
staff has notified public health authorities with jurisdiction over this
matter. Old Sturbridge Village remains open for visitation as usual, and all
programs and activities will continue as scheduled. Anyone seeking more
information may contact the Village at 508-347-0300.

Contact:
Jim Donahue 508-347-0341; 774-230-3932 cell
Ann Lindblad 508-886-2689 cell

SOURCE Old Sturbridge Village

Jim Donahue, +1-508-347-0341, or +1-774-230-3932 cell; Ann Lindblad,
+1-508-886-2689 cell, both for Old Sturbridge Village