It's Fall and time to organize for fall vaccinations. You may be asking yourself "Do I need to give my horse a Rabies vaccine this fall?" Consider the facts:
The Colorado State Health Department has reported cases of Rabies in skunks and other small mammals at an increasing rate in 2008 and 2009.
Rabies infections in horses, as well as in humans, results in death in almost 100% of cases. Signs of infection can take weeks to months after exposure to develop. Death usually occurs in days.
The first case of Rabies in a horse in over 25 years was confirmed in Black Forest, north of Colorado Springs, mid-September of this year.
Although we don't expect large numbers of Rabies cases, we are certain the likelihood of exposure to you and your horse has drastically increased.
We strongly recommend you vaccinate your horses for Rabies. It is a simple way to protect your horse, as well as your family, from this deadly disease.