I got by a sheep working at my university farm today, it was my fault the sheep didnt attack me. Id assume that on a university farm the sheep would be vaccinated but should I be worried?
2007-01-22 14:02:58 · 10 answers · asked by Anonymous in Science & Mathematics ➔ Zoology
i have bought and sold sheep, i have not ever given it a thought that rabies might be an issue with them...interesting, you might consult a vet or your doctor...they are supposed to know these things.
2007-01-22 14:09:02 · answer #1 · answered by captsnuf 7 · 0⤊ 1⤋
That depends if rabies is endemic where you live (it is in all states of the USA, but not anywhere in the UK). However, I would go to the doctor after any animal bite, you'll probably need a tetanus shot, and there have been recorded cases of livestock carrying the rabies virus (as can all mammals).
It is imperative to get a rabies shot as soon as possible after potential exposure as once symptoms develop it is effectively universally fatal. Only 1 person has survived a rabies infection that has become symptomatic. Go to see a doctor now if the bite broke the skin, even if it was a very minor wound.
2007-01-23 07:25:41 · answer #2 · answered by Kit 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
You should be worried about other infections. Did you use hydrogen peroxide to santisize the bite wound? However if the same sheep develops symptoms after 20 days be very worried.
In China wild dogs that roam is a problem so they made a law for the destruction of all dogs. Fortunately the law requires rabies shots for dogs, but wild squirrels have been known to carry rabies and eradication of squirrels had to be carried out.
2007-01-22 23:48:45 · answer #3 · answered by Philip H 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Were the sheep vaccinated against rabies? If you were bitten or some of the sheep's saliva got on your skin you should go to your doctor and ask immediately because it's better to get rid of it in the earlier stages than in the later stages.
2007-01-23 01:35:00 · answer #4 · answered by pikshi_misa 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
sounds like this sheep has a minimal chance of having rabies. Univeristy sheep are not likely to be exposed to other rabid animals, and I am sure they have probably all been vaccinated. If you are here in the US, rabies cases are few and far between.
2007-01-23 22:03:21 · answer #5 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
If I got worried about every domestic animal that bit, scratched, or drooled on me.....I would be insane. If it is a domestic animal that is watched over (such as sheep) it is very very very unlikely that it had rabies, vaccinated or not.
As for having rabies...you don't need to be foaming at the mouth to be able to pass it on. It is found in so little of the population at one time, that it is very rare in a domestic animal and even very rare in a wild one.
2007-01-22 23:34:20 · answer #6 · answered by D 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
if they are foaming from the mouth maybe....
I'm guessing they are normal healthy sheep. Your question doesn't make any sense so i'm guessing you got bitten by a sheep and it was your fault? Check with a doc you should be fine though
2007-01-22 22:12:44 · answer #7 · answered by lukeee 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Probably no need to worry, ask the farm guys at your school.
2007-01-22 22:09:31 · answer #8 · answered by Clown Knows 7 · 0⤊ 1⤋
no reall worry. anyway, if you're working with and around animals, surely you've been vaccinated against all the likely diseases.
2007-01-22 22:42:13 · answer #9 · answered by mornington observer 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Only if you get them
2007-01-22 22:18:07 · answer #10 · answered by swill 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋