Four Cases Of Bovine Rabies Detected In Alajuela Farm

At least four cases of bovine paralytic rabies were detected in a farm located in Alajuela, specifically in Amparo de los Chiles, in the northern zone of the country.

Facing the situation, the Servicio Nacional de Salud Animal (SENASA) - National Animal Health Service - established a quarantine at the farm and in the process of the capture of vampires.

In addition, authorities are looking at neighbouring farms in search of more animals that may have been affected.

The SENANA believes the animals will be protected with a vaccination and SENASA officials will be providing training about the disease and preventive measures to take.

Rabies is a viral disease that affects the central nervous system of warm-blooded animals, including humans, creates incoordination, difficulty walking, drooling, and starts a paralysis of the legs that prevents rising, twisting of neck and finally causes death.