Keep the ice cream out of animal exhibits

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Department of Public Health and Human Services

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Many Montanans will be enjoying summer fairs in the coming months. And, with that opportunity is the chance to visit exhibits such as petting zoos that allow people of all ages the thrilling experience of coming face-to-face with animals.

But, those experiences do involve some health risks.

“Sometimes, even healthy animals can carry organisms that make people sick,” said Assistant State Veterinarian Dr. Tahnee Szymanski of the Department of Livestock (DOL). Young children and persons who have weakened immune...