Equine Rabies Cases Reported in 2013
Edited Press Release
July 20, 2013
Vaccination can help prevent horses from contracting rabies, which is invariably fatal.
Vaccination can help prevent horses from contracting rabies, which is invariably fatal.
Two Weld County horses residing on separate premises have tested positive for rabies.
The accurate diagnosis of equine neurologic disease is important for several reasons.
Eleven states and Puerto Rico reported 44 rabid equids in 2011.
Officials visited the affected horse’s home property and reported no animals were showing signs of illness.
Confirmation of a horse with Australian bat lyssavirus could increase disease risk to vets and horse owners.
This is the first case where Australian bat lyssavirus has been identified in a horse.
A Logan County horse tested positive for rabies while a Garfield County horse tested positive for EIA.
Animal health officials are urging horse owners talk with vets about vaccinating against WNV, EEE, and rabies.
One veterinarian reviewed the steps in triaging acute equine neurologic emergencies in the field.
The World Organization for Animal Health?s (OIE) standards help prevent the spread of infectious disease.
The discussion focused on four continuing problems: EHM, EPM, WNV, and other encephalitides.
Whether traveling to an out-of-state show or a mile away to the park, good equine health care starts at home.
CSU veterinarians say an inexpensive, widely available vaccine can help protect horses from rabies.
Six people in Georgia are receiving medical treatment after being exposed to a horse with rabies.
An infected horse can show behavioral changes such as drowsiness, depression, fear, or aggression.
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