Anthrax has not been confirmed in North Dakota since 2021. NDSU Extension Veterinarian Gerald Stokka advises ranchers to be alert for the disease, especially in areas where outbreaks happened previously. “The disease can preserve itself by producing spores that remain in the soil for long periods of time.” The spores can be picked up by livestock, especially after floods or droughts. Minnesota has a confirmed case and Stokka is reminding cattle producers to vaccinate against Anthrax.
