Table 3. Cases of rabies in domestic and wildlife animals in Italy, 2008–2010.
Animal species | 2008 | 2009 | 2010 |
Red fox | 8 | 61 | 172 |
Badger | 1 | 2 | 12 |
Roe deer | 1 | 8 | |
Deer | 1 | ||
Mustelid | 4 | ||
Rodent | 1 | ||
Cat | 9 | ||
Dog | 3 | ||
Bovine | 1 | ||
Donkey | 1 | ||
Horse | 1 | ||
Total | 9 | 68 | 209 |
Although many species were affected, including domestic animals, the main reservoir for rabies appears to be foxes.