Rabid Baby Goats at North Carolina Mobile Petting Zoo Prompt Calls to Health Officials

Health officials are asking people who visited a mobile petting zoo in North Carolina to contact them after baby goats tested positive for rabies. The animals may have exposed visitors through bites, scratches, or contact with saliva, prompting outreach across several counties. Individuals who attended the event should report possible exposure promptly so professionals can assess whether post-exposure treatment is needed. Authorities are working to identify visitors, review the animals’ movements, and provide guidance on symptoms, testing, and prevention measures.