Minnesota Public Radio News September 17, 2026 • 23:05

Rabies confirmed in Brown County cow. MDH recommends shots for 9 people who were exposed - mprnews.org

By Hannah Yang

Rabies confirmed in Brown County cow. MDH recommends shots for 9 people who were exposed - mprnews.org

MDH recommended nine people obtain rabies post-exposure prophylaxis as they may have been exposed to saliva from the infected animal. The disease is extremely dangerous and life-threatening to both humans and animals.

The Minnesota Board of Animal Health confirmed that a cow in Brown County tested positive for rabies last week after it was euthanized.
The board said the owner of the heifer noticed the animal beha… [+5289 chars]

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