Rabies case confirmed in Lea County horse
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HOBBS, N.M. (AP)--State health officials on March 15 reminded New Mexicans to vaccinate their pets and livestock against rabies after a horse in Lea County became infected with the disease.
The horse began behaving abnormally and then became aggressive before it died, according to the state Health Department. Tissue samples from the animal tested positive for rabies.
Three people who were potentially exposed to the infected horse are receiving rabies vaccine to prevent them from contracting the deadly viral disease. Other livestock on the ranch that were exposed to the horse also will be given vaccine and quarantined for six months.
"This should be a wake-up call to people who keep horses and other livestock, that there are wild animals in the area infected with rabies, most likely skunks," said Dave Fly, deputy state veterinarian with the New Mexico Livestock Board.
According to local residents, skunks have been attacking livestock in the area for several weeks.
Date: 3/23/06
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