Rabid cattle rise in Kansas with skunk link
Kansas reports 13 cattle rabies cases this year up from nine last year with Reno and Marion counties listing cases. Vet officials tie rise to increased rabid skunks, noting skunks spread rabies to livestock and pets. The K State laboratory recorded 69 positive rabies cases by midyear, with total annual cases projected above 100.
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Rabies in Kansas livestock and cattle risk awareness
Veterinary expert Hanzlicek explains how rabies affects cattle and other animals in Kansas. He notes nose bites spread faster to the brain, warns ranchers to contact veterinarians, and mentions vaccines for show cattle while reporting no human rabies cases this year per KDHE.
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Clinical signs of rabies in cattle and dogs
Hanzlicek explains that behavioral changes alone do not confirm rabies. Signs include anorexia, head pressing, unusual vocalization, defecation issues, and rear-leg lameness. Two forms exist: furious, with attacks on objects and animals, and dumb, with quiet behavior and drooling. Producers may expose themselves by probing mouths for obstructions, risking saliva exposure. Source: Kansas State University Research and Extension.
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Kansas Rabies Map Shows 2015 Case Distribution
A regional map for 2015 details Kansas rabies cases by county with color coding. Officials emphasize monitoring domestic animals and wildlife hotspots, noting several counties with higher incidences and urging vaccination and reporting of suspected rabid animals.
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