Rabid cow on Livingston County farm prompts post-exposure treatment for two farmers
TL;DR
A cow on a southwest Livingston County farm tested positive for rabies, prompting two exposed farmers to receive rabies post-exposure prophylaxis. Officials say there is no current risk to the general public, urge immediate vaccination of the affected herd, and note a rabies vaccination clinic for dogs, cats and ferrets is set for Oct. 2 in Dansville.
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