York County, South Carolina, Horse Tests Positive for Rabies

The horse initially appeared lame but later exhibited aggressive behavior and was euthanized on Jan. 8.
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Two people have been referred to their health care providers for consultation after being exposed to rabies in the Rock Hill area of York County by a horse that tested positive for the disease, the South Carolina Department of Health and Environmental Control (DHEC) reported Jan. 13.

The horse initially appeared to be lame but later progressed to exhibiting aggressive behavior. The two individuals were exposed to rabies while caring for the horse on Jan. 7. The horse was euthanized on Jan. 8 and submitted for testing to DHEC’s laboratory, which confirmed rabies on Jan. 11.

South Carolina law requires pet owners to vaccinate dogs, cats, and ferrets. The law does not require owners of agricultural animals to vaccinate for rabies; however, rabies vaccines for cows, horses and sheep have been approved by the USDA. The American Association of Equine Practitioners considers the equine rabies vaccine a core one, meaning all horses should be vaccinated against the disease

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