The OIRSA, through its Bovine Paralytic Rabies Surveillance and Control Project control, developed a training on handling and control of the hematophageal bat. Belizean technicians participated in the activity and had the support of Dr. Mariano Arroyo from SENASA Costa Rica.
Also, as part of OIRSA’s Bovine Health 🇷 program, in support of the countries in the region, hematophageal bat catching equipment was delivered to the staff of BAHA from Belize and SENASA.