 |
| Public domain photo/ Elapied at the wikipedia project |
This is thesecond confirmed case of anthrax in a Texas animal for 2012 and the first inlivestock this year.
According to a Texas Animal Health Commission (TAHC) news release Wednesday:
A yearling female sheep in West Texas has been diagnosed with anthrax. This is the second confirmed case of anthrax in a Texas animal for 2012 and the first in livestock this year. The infected sheep was located near Mertzon, TX (Irion County,) which is approximately 26 miles southwest of San Angelo. The Texas Animal Health Commission (TAHC) has quarantined the premises. TAHC regulations require vaccinations of exposed livestock and proper disposal of carcasses before a quarantine can be released.
In June, TAHC officials reported anthrax in an adult white-tailed male deer near Uvalde County.
According to Texas State Veterinarian, Dr. Dee Ellis, “The TAHCwill continue to closely monitor the situation for possible new cases acrossthe state. Producers are encouraged to consult with their veterinarypractitioner or local TAHC office about the disease and about preventativemeasures such as vaccination of livestock.”
Anthrax iscaused by the bacterium, Bacillusanthracis. It is a pathogen in livestock and wild animals. Some of the morecommon herbivores are cattle, sheep, goats, horses, camels and deers.
However,humans who come into contact with infected animals can get sick from anthrax,too.
Whatis anthrax?
For more infectious disease news and information, visit and “like” the Infectious Disease News Facebook page
Hiç yorum yok:
Yorum Gönder