Wapi Pathum on Alert: Rabies Confirmed in Cattle

In Wapi Pathum, Maha Sarakham province, a rabies scare has led to swift action after a cow was confirmed to have died from the disease. Local livestock officials are now racing to vaccinate dogs and cats in the area, while residents are temporarily avoiding beef consumption.

On March 3, the Mahasarakham Provincial Livestock Office reported a suspicious cow death in Ban Lomkhom, Na Kha subdistrict. Tests confirmed rabies, leading to the designation of a temporary rabies outbreak zone under the Animal Epidemics Act of 2015.

Livestock officers have been seen vaccinating pets in Ban Wang Chan, Ban Wang Nuea, and Ban Wang Mai. Residents like Thongluean, who has four dogs, are keeping their pets safe with annual vaccines but are staying away from beef out of caution.

Anchalee Khamsai, a specialist veterinarian, announced the outbreak restrictions. Movement of cattle, dogs, and cats is limited within a 5-kilometre radius as authorities monitor the situation.

Residents are urged to keep pets vaccinated and beef farmers are advised to improve their farm defenses against rabies transmission, reported The Thaiger.