Maryland Horse Positive for Rabies, Farm Quarantined

A horse residing in Harford County, Md., was euthanized and tested positive for rabies, resulting in a 45-day quarantine of the farm.

Around July 13, owners of the horse began to notice drastic changes in the horse’s behavior and gait. A large animal veterinarian examined the animal and suspected rabies.

The horse was then sent to the University of Pennsylvania’s New Bolton

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A horse residing in Harford County, Md., was euthanized and tested positive for rabies, resulting in a 45-day quarantine of the farm.

Around July 13, owners of the horse began to notice drastic changes in the horse’s behavior and gait. A large animal veterinarian examined the animal and suspected rabies.

The horse was then sent to the University of Pennsylvania’s New Bolton facility, where the diagnosis was confirmed.

“There was no threat at any point outside the immediate family and the farm,” said Bill Wiseman, Harford County public information officer

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Jennifer Whittle, TheHorse.com Web Producer, is a lifelong horse owner who competes with her Appaloosas in Western performance events. She is a University of Kentucky graduate and holds a bachelor’s degree in Community Communications and Leadership Development, and master’s degree in Career, Technical, and Leadership Education. She currently lives on a small farm in Lawrenceburg, Kentucky.

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