QWhat should you do if you suspect that your horse has rabies? How should you handle him to keep from getting it yourself?


A Any horse that you suspect may have rabies should be immediately isolated from all other horses and animals. The horse should be carefully observed for a period of at least 45 days. In addition an accurate list of all exposed or potentially exposed persons should be maintained. And call your veterinarian!

To keep from getting exposure from your horse, you should avoid contact with the horse as much as possible and especially avoid any contact with saliva or blood from the horse. Keep it isolated with food and water available at all times. The horse should be examined daily for any signs of neurological disease and if these signs are observed one should consider euthanasia

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