Rabid Horses

Last week saw TWO rabid horse stories -- rare and sad, though neither was particularly awful.

A Maryland horse was put down after being diagnosed with rabies (probably from a raccoon bite)
Harford County Horse Euthanized
The farm is under quarantine.

The horse had had no contact with the public. About 25 feral cats were trapped at the farm and euthanized. Other animals, including several family pets, had current vaccinations and were given boosters

And a Texas horse died of rabies after returning from a rodeo.
Scurry County Horse Dies of Rabies
A health alert was put out for anyone who had come in contact with the horse at the rodeo.