Source: Wyoming Public Media
Anthrax has been detected in multiple beef herds in Carbon County, Wyoming, near Elk Mountain, marking the first confirmed cases in Wyoming cattle since the 1970s and in wildlife since 1956. A dead moose also tested positive for the disease. The Wyoming Livestock Board and Game and Fish Department advise avoiding contact with dead or sick animals due to the risk of transmission between livestock, wildlife, and humans. Symptoms in livestock include sudden death, weakness, and difficulty breathing.
Authorities recommend immediate Veterinary contact if symptoms are observed, and urge against moving or handling carcasses. Anthrax spores, which can survive in soil for years, often cause outbreaks after drought followed by heavy rain. A public meeting on the situation was held on September 4. Hunters and the public are advised to exercise caution and report dead wildlife to the Game and Fish Department. Vaccination is recommended for livestock within a six-mile radius of confirmed cases.
Read the full story HERE: https://www.wyomingpublicmedia.org/natural-resources-energy/2024-09-04/anthrax-detected-in-multiple-beef-herds-and-a-dead-moose-in-carbon-county