Articles tagged under: anthrax
Anthrax Appears from ‘Perfect Storm’
Published August 18, 2023
Reports of Anthrax in western North Dakota continue to climb. North Dakota State Veterinarian Ethan Andress says it’s hard to pinpoint an animal with anthrax until it’s deceased. "As of Thursday, we have a total of 21 confirmed cases of…Anthrax Now Confirmed in Hettinger County
Published August 14, 2023
The North Dakota Department of Agriculture has now confirmed 16 premises affected by anthrax in the southwestern corner of the state. The latest case is in Hettinger County. The others are in Grant County. Ranchers in the affected area are…Take Proactive Steps Against Anthrax
Published July 12, 2023
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…Anthrax Detected
Published October 2, 2022
The SDSU Animal Disease Research and Diagnostic Laboratory confirmed the presence of anthrax in a Meade County cow herd. State Veterinarian Beth Thompson says the cattle herd was unvaccinated for anthrax. "Anthrax spores can remain in soil types for a…First Anthrax Case of the Year Reported in ND
Published September 4, 2020
The first case of anthrax this year has been reported in a Morton County, North Dakota beef herd. The positive case was confirmed within the past 48-hours by the North Dakota State University Veterinary Diagnostic Laboratory. State Veterinarian Dr. Susan…State Veterinarian: “Conditions are Right for Anthrax”
Published May 28, 2019
With heavy rainfall throughout much of North Dakota, state veterinarian Dr. Susan Keller says conditions are right for anthrax in livestock. Animals can be exposed to the disease when grazing or drinking water contaminated with the spores. An anthrax vaccine…