Furious horses could expose four people in Greenwood, DHEC says
The horse was submitted to the DHEC laboratory on Friday and confirmed rabies on Monday.
Updated: February 9, 2022 6:11 pm EST
Horses found near SC’s Ninety Six Thrush Road and Martin Towne Road tested positive for rabies, according to the South Carolina Department of Health and Environment (DHEC). According to DHEC, the horse was submitted to the DHEC laboratory on Friday and confirmed rabies on Monday. Livestock are susceptible to rabies and all animals vaccinated with USDA-approved rabies vaccine should be vaccinated. DHEC DHEC said that “cattle and horses are the most frequently reported infected livestock species.” This is one of the easiest and most effective ways to protect yourself, your family, your pets and your livestock from this deadly illness. Terri McCollister, DHEC’s Rabies Program Team Leader, said: DHEC Environmental Issues Greenwood’s Office (864) for animals that may have rabies if you, your family, or your pet believe that this horse or other horse has come into contact with it. Please call 227-5915. Normal business hours (Monday to Friday 8:30 am to 5 pm) or non-business hours and holidays (888) 847-0902 (choose option 2).
Horses found near Thrush Road and Martin Towne Road in Ninety Six, South Carolina, tested positive for rabies, according to the South Carolina Department of Health and Environment (DHEC).
According to DHEC, four people may have been exposed and were referred to a healthcare provider for medical consultation.
According to DHEC, the horse was submitted to DHEC’s laboratory for testing on Friday and was confirmed to have rabies on Monday.
According to DHEC, livestock are susceptible to rabies and all livestock vaccinated with USDA-approved rabies vaccine should be vaccinated.
According to DHEC, cattle and horses are the most frequently reported infected livestock species.
“Keeping pets and livestock rabies vaccinations up-to-date is a responsibility associated with keeping animals. This is the easiest and easiest way to protect yourself, your family, pets and livestock from this deadly disease. It’s one of the most effective ways, and it’s a worthwhile investment to provide yourself with some relief, “said Terri McCollister, DHEC’s Rabies Program Team Leader.
According to DHEC, if you, your family, or your pet appear to have come into contact with this horse or another animal that may have rabies, DHEC’s Environmental Issues Greenwood’s Office (during normal business hours) 864) Call 227-5915. Monday-Friday 8:30 am-5pm) or (888) 847-0902 (choose option 2) outside business hours and on holidays.
