The Tennessee State Veterinarian has confirmed a horse that died in Bedford County was positive for rabies.
State Veterinarian Samantha Beaty said rabies in horses is relatively low, but two cases in Tennessee have been confirmed in the last five months.
In Tennessee, rabies vaccines must be administered by a licensed veterinarian, with cattle and horses being the most frequently reported infected livestock species.
The most common symptoms of rabies can include circling or paralysis, along with behavioral signs such as anorexia or irritability.
Rabies is a highly contagious viral disease, and is primarily transmitted through the bite of an infected animal.
Rabies also poses significant risks to both animals and humans.
