Rabies Confirmed in Cow in Bakaiya, Makwanpur; Authorities Intensify Control Measures and Public Awareness
Summary
Rabies has been confirmed in a cow in Shikharpur, Bakaiya Rural Municipality-9, prompting intensified monitoring, control measures and public awareness campaigns. Authorities are offering free anti-rabies vaccine for affected farmers and urging immediate vaccination after any suspected bite or saliva exposure.
Key Points
- Rabies was confirmed in a cow in Shikharpur, Bakaiya Rural Municipality-9, after laboratory testing at the Central Veterinary Disease Investigation Laboratory in Tripureshwor.
- The local livestock branch has intensified monitoring, vaccination management and public awareness efforts in coordination with the rural municipality's health branch.
- Free anti-rabies vaccine (PEP) is being provided to affected farmers, and officials are urging immediate wound washing and vaccination after suspected exposure.
- Authorities warned that rabies is 100% fatal once symptoms appear and that timely vaccination of domestic animals is the only effective prevention.
