The South Carolina Department of Health and Environmental Control confirmed that two people and a pet were infected with rabies. A goat found near Milwee Creek and Blackman Road in Pendleton has tested positive for rabies, according to DHEC. DHEC says two people found the goat and it may have been infected. DHEC said the two animals were referred to a health care provider. DHEC said another goat was exposed and placed in quarantine as required by the South Carolina Rabies Control Act. DHEC announced Tuesday that the rabies-infected goat was taken to a lab. Testing was performed at the University of Georgia, Athens Veterinary Teaching Hospital. According to DHEC, the goat tested positive for rabies in a lab on Wednesday. “Keeping pets and livestock vaccinated against rabies is a responsibility that comes with owning an animal,” said Terry McCollister, DHEC's rabies program director. “This is one of the easiest and most effective ways to protect yourself, your family, pets, and livestock from this deadly disease. Do this to bring yourself some peace of mind. It's a worthwhile investment.'' This goat is his sixth animal. According to DHEC, there will be a positive rabies test in Anderson County in 2023. DHEC is asking anyone who believes they may have had contact with this goat or another potentially rabid animal to call DHEC's Public Health Anderson office at 864-372. During normal business hours he is 3270. According to DHEC, normal business hours are Monday through Friday from 8:30 a.m. to 5 p.m.
The South Carolina Department of Health and Environmental Control confirmed that two people and a pet were infected with rabies.
A goat found near Milwee Creek and Blackman Road in Pendleton has tested positive for rabies, according to DHEC.
DHEC said two people found the goat and may have been exposed. DHEC said the two people were referred to a health care provider.
Another goat was exposed and quarantined as required by the South Carolina Rabies Control Act, according to DHEC.
DHEC announced Tuesday that a goat with rabies was taken to a lab at the University of Georgia Athens Veterinary Teaching Hospital for testing.
The goat tested positive for rabies in a lab on Wednesday, according to DHEC.
“Keeping pets and livestock vaccinated against rabies is a responsibility that comes with owning an animal,” said Terry McCollister, DHEC's rabies program director. “This is one of the simplest and most effective ways to protect yourself, your family, pets and livestock from this deadly disease. This is to give yourself some peace of mind. It’s an investment worth making.”
The goat is the sixth animal to test positive for rabies in Anderson County in 2023, according to DHEC.
DHEC recommends that if you believe someone you know has been exposed to this goat or another potentially rabid animal, call DHEC's Public Health Anderson office at 864-372-3270 during normal business hours. Please.
Normal business hours are Monday through Friday from 8:30 a.m. to 5 p.m., according to DHEC.
