Occurrence of Rabies in Post Exposure Vaccinated Cattle with Dog Bite Injury above the Neck Region

Background: Investigated the fatality in bovines infected with rabies virus through dog bite, that have undergone post bite therapy. The site of close to brain was an important factor and reason behind fatality. Methods: findings from cattle naturally Rabies vaccinated shots anti-rabies vaccine were considered for present study. cases i.e., 20 (out total 58 reported) bovines, Bidar, Karnataka Maharashtra border area, reported last three years specifically above neck region considered. All clinical samples tested direct fluorescent antibody test reverse transcriptase polymerase chain reaction, amplifying glycoprotein, G gene virus. Result: In diseased cattle, history region, average incubation period observed 15 days case calves adults. occurrence signs seen undergoing vaccination. Fatality rate recorded 100 per cent, despite having treated alone, without use antisera as a passive way treating successfully such cases. vaccination is not protective, if region.