Case of bovine rabies is identified on a property in the interior of Acre A case of rabies in a bovine animal was confirmed on a rural property in Tarauacá, in the interior of Acre. The diagnosis was confirmed by laboratory examination on Tuesday (7) and the Acre Agricultural and Forestry Defense Institute (Idaf) initiated control measures. To g1, Idaf reported that the animal ended up dying as a result of the disease. According to the agency, the area is now considered a focus of the disease and all producers within a radius of up to 12 kilometers must vaccinate their animals. This is the first case registered in 2026. ? Join the g1 AC channel on WhatsApp "We opened a focus in the region from this property to a radius of 12 kilometers, which are considered a focus and perifocus area", said the head of Idaf in Tarauacá, Vander Melo. (See video above) ? Rabies in cattle is transmitted by the bite of vampire bats, which can lead to the infected animal's death. When the disease is identified in the animal, it is necessary to wait for the death of the bovine to collect the material for analysis. Property was considered a focus of the disease after the death of the animal Photo: Institute of Agricultural and Forestry Defense (Idaf-AC) READ MORE: Three cases of bovine rabies are identified on properties in Acre Focus of bovine rabies is identified on a rural property in the interior of AC and 18 animals died with symptoms of the disease Acre records 7 cases of bovine rabies and Idaf monitors vaccination and monitors cities According to the veterinarian, the animal showed neurological symptoms when Idaf technicians collected tissue samples taken from the brain to investigate the disease. After confirming the diagnosis, teams began surveillance actions. "Idaf started the actions this Thursday (9). We have already gone to another property within the perifocus to analyze animals with the same symptoms and carry out notifications for vaccination, so far, there is no new confirmation", he said. ?? The guideline is that producers do not handle or have direct contact with animals suspected of having rabies. They should also not attempt to treat, slaughter or remove the carcass, and must report the case to Idaf, as the disease can be transmitted to humans. Monitoring In addition to the measures aimed at the herd, the case was also reported to the Department of Health (Sesacre), which will be responsible for evaluating people who had contact with the infected animal. Sesacre was notified to evaluate people who handled the cattle Photo: Institute of Agricultural and Forestry Defense (Idaf-AC) "We also notified the Department of Health because it will contact these producers to carry out the anamnesis [interview to collect clinical history, symptoms, lifestyle habits and family history] and verify who handled the animal", explained Melo. According to him, on the property where the outbreak was confirmed, residents who had contact with the bovine must undergo a medical evaluation, anti-rabies vaccination and undergo serological tests. On site, dogs and cats will also be vaccinated as a preventive measure. "We advise that producers who carry out the vaccination keep the invoice and present it to Idaf to obtain a certificate of vaccination against rabies. There are many properties, so we are trying to speed up the most coherent way possible to control the outbreak", he added. Other cases The coordinator of Idaf's State Herbivore Rabies Control Program, Maria do Carmo Portela, reported that, this year alone, the agency received five notifications of animals with neurological symptoms in different municipalities in Acre. "In the year 2026, we had five notifications of animals with neurological problems. The producers notified Idaf, the veterinarian went to the location, collected the animals' brains and the examination was carried out", he explained. According to her, two samples tested positive for rabies and other incidents remain under investigation. "In July, we have more suspicious municipalities, such as Assis Brasil, Cruzeiro do Sul and Feijó. We are working so that we have the result as soon as possible," he said. Last year, one of the confirmed cases occurred in Mâncio Lima, and was registered in July, in addition, at the beginning of August 2025, another case was registered in Cruzeiro do Sul, both in the interior of Acre. Review Acre’s news programs