Rabies is a viral disease caused by bites from infected animals, characterized by severe damage to the nervous system and leading to a fatal outcome.

How’s it going?

The rabies virus is transmitted through the saliva of an infected animal when the saliva is bitten or exposed to damaged areas of the skin.

The main symptoms are:

– Unusual behaviour (aggression, loss of fear of people);

– The salivary;

– Paralysis of the limbs;

– Fear of water;

– General weakness and refusal to eat.

The main symptoms in animals are:

The bulky shape

– In the first stage, the animal avoids humans, hides in a dark place or is very friendly.

The second stage is aggression, increased anxiety, wrinkly saliva, a tendency to eat foreign objects, attacks on other animals and even the owner.

– In the third stage, convulsions appear, and paralysis progresses. The animal lies almost constantly and eventually dies in a coma.

The silent formIt is characterized by the development of paralysis, salivary, inability to eat, and within 2 to 4 days, the animal dies.

Atypical formIt can last for up to three months or even longer, and it can begin with diarrhea or atonia of the intestine, depression, and then it can improve temporarily.

Prevention:

– Regular vaccination of farm animals;

– Isolation of sick or suspicious animals;

– Limiting contact with wild animals;

– Get to the vet immediately if you have any signs of illness.

What do you do when you bite or touch?

– Wash the wound with soap and water immediately;

– To seek medical help;

– Notify the vet of the incident to examine the animal.

Timely vaccination and attention to the health of animals will help prevent the spread of the disease. The Republican Veterinary Laboratory carries out the diagnosis of rabies in agricultural animals using modern methods. The laboratory ensures accurate detection of the virus, which allows timely measures to prevent the spread of the disease.