Clinical report

Atypical rabies in a cow

Authors

  • Charles L. Stoltenow Extension Veterinarian, Department of Veterinary and Microbiological Sciences, North Dakota State University, Fargo, ND
  • Larry A. Shirley State Epidemiologist, North Dakota Department of Public Health, Bismarck, ND
  • Tyler Jones Practitioner, Mid Dakota Veterinary Service, Harvey, ND
  • Charles E. Rupprecht Division of Viral and Rickettsial Diseases, Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, Atlanta, GA

DOI:

https://doi.org/10.21423/bovine-vol33no1p4-5

Keywords:

case reports, cattle diseases, diagnosis, rabies, symptoms

Abstract

A six year old cow with decreased appetite and a stiff gait of seven days duration was examined by its owner and veterinarian. Clinical signs were non-specific and a definitive diagnosis was not made. The cow died 19 days after first being noticed as ill. Because of a previous news story about rabies, the owner had the cow?s brain tested for rabies and it was positive. The owner underwent post-exposure prophylaxis. The news story about rabies was effective in educating the public about rabies. However, continuing education may be necessary to improve the veterinarian's understanding of the pathogenesis and epidemiology of rabies in cattle.

Cover image of Volume 33, No.1 of the Bovine Practitioner, which depicts four different types of bovine practice under the banner "The Journal for All Bovine Practitioners": a photo from a dairy farm provided by Dr. Jim Jarrett of Rome, GA; a photo of a cow-calf practice provided by Dr. Larry Rice of San Antonio, TX; a stocker photo provided by Dr. Bob Smith of Stillwater, OK; and a feedlot photo provided by Mike Hunter of Texas County Feedyard, Guymon, OK

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Published

1999-01-01

How to Cite

Stoltenow, C. L., Shirley, L. A., Jones, T., & Rupprecht, C. E. (1999). Clinical report: Atypical rabies in a cow. The Bovine Practitioner, 33(1), 4–5. https://doi.org/10.21423/bovine-vol33no1p4-5

Issue

Vol. 33, No. 1 (1999 January)

Section

Articles