Source: Newsweek
A goat in Edwards County, Texas, has tested positive for anthrax, marking the state’s second confirmed case of 2026 and the third reported U.S. case this year. The affected property was quarantined, and officials said only one domestic animal is known to have been infected.
The case occurred within Southwest Texas’ “Anthrax Triangle,” where Bacillus anthracis spores can persist in soil for decades. Outbreaks are often associated with wet, cool weather followed by hot, dry conditions that bring spores to the surface, contaminating vegetation and water consumed by grazing animals.
Texas officials are urging livestock owners in historically affected areas to monitor animals and consider vaccination in consultation with a veterinarian. Anthrax can cause sudden death in cattle, sheep, goats, and deer. Human infection remains rare, and officials reported no human exposures requiring treatment. The general public risk is considered low because the outbreak involves naturally occurring anthrax in an endemic region.
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