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Source: https://dph.sc.gov/news/rabid-cow-confirmed-anderson-county-19-livestock-exposed
Rabid Cow Confirmed in Anderson County; 19 Livestock Exposed
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE:
Jan. 5, 2026
COLUMBIA, S.C. — The South Carolina Department of Public Health (DPH) confirmed that a beef cow found near Gentry Road and Highway 81 S. in Starr, S.C., has tested positive for rabies. No people are known to have been exposed at this time. Nineteen cows were exposed to the rabid cow and will be quarantined as prescribed by the Public Health Veterinarian.
The cow was submitted to DPH's laboratory for testing Dec. 31, 2025, and was confirmed to have rabies Jan. 2, 2026. If you believe you, your family members, or your pets have come in contact with this cow or another animal that potentially has rabies, please call DPH's Anderson office at (864) 372-3270 during normal business hours (8:30 a.m.-5 p.m., Monday-Friday) or after hours and on holidays at (888) 847-0902 (Select Option 2)...
Rabid Cow Confirmed in Anderson County; 19 Livestock Exposed
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE:
Jan. 5, 2026
COLUMBIA, S.C. — The South Carolina Department of Public Health (DPH) confirmed that a beef cow found near Gentry Road and Highway 81 S. in Starr, S.C., has tested positive for rabies. No people are known to have been exposed at this time. Nineteen cows were exposed to the rabid cow and will be quarantined as prescribed by the Public Health Veterinarian.
The cow was submitted to DPH's laboratory for testing Dec. 31, 2025, and was confirmed to have rabies Jan. 2, 2026. If you believe you, your family members, or your pets have come in contact with this cow or another animal that potentially has rabies, please call DPH's Anderson office at (864) 372-3270 during normal business hours (8:30 a.m.-5 p.m., Monday-Friday) or after hours and on holidays at (888) 847-0902 (Select Option 2)...