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More Anthrax in ND

Published September 29, 2025

North Dakota has confirmed its second case of anthrax in cattle this year. The state veterinarian says the latest case was found in Stark County, an area that has seen anthrax before. Livestock producers in counties with a history of…
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Anthrax Case Confirmed in Stark County

Published August 15, 2025

Ranchers are being reminded to stay vigilant after an anthrax case was confirmed in Stark County. North Dakota Stockmen's Association Executive Vice President Julie Ellingson says extreme weather can trigger dormant anthrax spores to emerge. "Anthrax is one of those…
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Anthrax Recorded in ND

Published October 3, 2024

The first case of anthrax for the year in North Dakota has been confirmed. State Veterinarian Dr. Ethan Andress says this is a reminder to vaccinate your cattle against the disease. The anthrax bacteria can lie dormant in the ground…
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Anthrax Vaccinations Recommended

Published September 4, 2024

The North Dakota Department of Agriculture is urging farmers and ranchers to vaccinate their livestock against anthrax. State Veterinarian Ethan Andress said conditions are ripe for the disease. “In places where anthrax has been in the past, vaccination is recommended.”…
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Anthrax Reported in China

Published August 6, 2024

China is reporting a beef cattle farm has been shut down due to an outbreak of anthrax. All of the animals were culled. Five farm workers were also diagnosed with anthrax and are being treated.
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Anthrax Identified in South Dakota

Published September 22, 2023

For the first time this year, officials have confirmed the presence of anthrax in a South Dakota cattle herd. According to South Dakota State Veterinarian Beth Thompson, the disease was discovered in an unvaccinated herd with about 150 pairs in…
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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…
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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…
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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…
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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…
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