Rabies warning sign and stand, England, 1980-1990

Made:
1980-1990 in England
maker:
Ministry of Agriculture, Fisheries and Food
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Triangular metal rabies warning sign, on stand
Science Museum Group Collection
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Triangular metal rabies warning sign, on stand
Science Museum Group Collection
© The Board of Trustees of the Science Museum

Triangular metal rabies warning sign, on stand
Science Museum Group Collection
© The Board of Trustees of the Science Museum

Triangular metal rabies warning sign, on stand
Science Museum Group Collection
© The Board of Trustees of the Science Museum

Triangular metal rabies warning sign, on stand
Science Museum Group Collection
© The Board of Trustees of the Science Museum

Triangular metal rabies warning sign, on stand
Science Museum Group Collection
© The Board of Trustees of the Science Museum

Triangular metal rabies warning sign and stand, from Ministry of Agriculture, Food and Fisheries, c1985.

‘YOU ARE ENTERING AN INFECTED AREA. RABIES.’ This sign warned of the presence of rabies, a dangerous and often fatal disease. It is caused by a virus that attacks the central nervous system and causes the brain to swell. This can lead to paralysis, coma and death if untreated. Rabies can spread from infected animals to humans, usually by being bitten or licked, and dogs most commonly spread the disease. Rabies was eradicated in the UK in 1922. However, it is still present on the continent. Strict government controls on the movement of animals across borders help control the spread of rabies.

The UK’s Ministry of Agriculture, Food and Fisheries issued this sign during the late 1980s. The ministry was dissolved in 2002. The Department for Environment, Food and Rural Affairs has taken on its responsibilities.

Details

Category:
Veterinary Medicine
Object Number:
1997-446
Materials:
metal
Measurements:
overall: 1200 mm x 710 mm x 410 mm,
sign only: 597 mm x 716 mm
type:
sign
credit:
Ministry of Agriculture, Food & Fisheries

Parts

Rabies warning sign

Rabies warning sign

Triangular metal rabies warning sign, from Ministry of Agriculture, Food and Fisheries, c1985.

Measurements:
overall: 597 mm x 716 mm
Materials:
metal
Object Number:
1997-446/1
type:
sign
Stand for rabies warning sign

Stand for rabies warning sign

Stand for rabies warning sign, from Ministry of Agriculture, Food and Fisheries, c1985.

Materials:
metal
Object Number:
1997-446/2
type:
sign