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Dog bite kills cow; 450 milk‑prasad recipients receive anti‑rabies shots in Uttar Pradesh
✍️ India Today
🗓 23 Oct 2026, 02:33 AM
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A stray dog bit a cow in Uttar Pradesh, leading to the animal's death and prompting health officials to vaccinate around 450 people who had consumed its milk as prasad.
A stray dog attacked a cow in a village of Uttar Pradesh, inflicting a bite that proved fatal for the animal. The incident was reported to local authorities, who confirmed the cow died shortly after the attack.
Following the bite, the district health department launched a precautionary anti‑rabies vaccination drive for individuals who had consumed the cow's milk offered as prasad during a recent religious ceremony. About 450 people were identified and administered the full course of rabies post‑exposure prophylaxis.
Health officials emphasized that rabies is a fatal disease if untreated and that prompt vaccination is essential for anyone exposed to potentially infected saliva. They also urged residents to report stray animal attacks immediately and to avoid consuming products from animals that have been bitten.
The incident highlights ongoing challenges in managing stray animal populations in rural India and the importance of coordinated public‑health responses to prevent rabies outbreaks.
Following the bite, the district health department launched a precautionary anti‑rabies vaccination drive for individuals who had consumed the cow's milk offered as prasad during a recent religious ceremony. About 450 people were identified and administered the full course of rabies post‑exposure prophylaxis.
Health officials emphasized that rabies is a fatal disease if untreated and that prompt vaccination is essential for anyone exposed to potentially infected saliva. They also urged residents to report stray animal attacks immediately and to avoid consuming products from animals that have been bitten.
The incident highlights ongoing challenges in managing stray animal populations in rural India and the importance of coordinated public‑health responses to prevent rabies outbreaks.