title: Rabies in Ireland: a precarious freedom.
abstract: The prolonged freedom from rabies enjoyed by Ireland is based on both its island location and the rigid enforcement of national legislation. The yachting tourist and the increased level of shipping activity in ports and harbours are a major threat of disease introduction. Mass media publicity and public awareness are the main safeguards necessary to protect the freedom of our island.
authors.affiliation: Veterinary Services, Department of Agriculture and Food, Dublin, Republic of Ireland.
authors.forename: J A
authors.initials: JA
authors.lastname: Costello
mesh_terms: D000818:Animals; D000829:Animals, Domestic; D003132:Commerce / Q000331:legislation & jurisprudence; D004196:Disease Outbreaks / Q000517:prevention & control; D004199:Disease Vectors; D007494:Ireland / Q000453:epidemiology; D007883:Legislation, Medical; D011818:Rabies / Q000453:epidemiology / Q000517:prevention & control / Q000662:veterinary*