07/29/2005
More Cases Of Livestock Anthrax In South Dakota
State officials say anthrax is suspected of killing some 200 head of livestock in South Dakota.
The Agriculture Department says anthrax has been confirmed in six herds and is suspected in four others.
Anthrax is caused by a bacteria that forms spores in the soil. Things like drought, floods or wind can expose the spores. Livestock ingest the spores while grazing, get sick and die.
Livestock can be vaccinated against the disease. It's not the same kind of anthrax that's associated with terrorism threats.
2005 KELOLAND TV. All Rights Reserved.
(The Aberdeen newspaper reported over 100 deaths, with 40 being buffalo.)
More Cases Of Livestock Anthrax In South Dakota
State officials say anthrax is suspected of killing some 200 head of livestock in South Dakota.
The Agriculture Department says anthrax has been confirmed in six herds and is suspected in four others.
Anthrax is caused by a bacteria that forms spores in the soil. Things like drought, floods or wind can expose the spores. Livestock ingest the spores while grazing, get sick and die.
Livestock can be vaccinated against the disease. It's not the same kind of anthrax that's associated with terrorism threats.
2005 KELOLAND TV. All Rights Reserved.
(The Aberdeen newspaper reported over 100 deaths, with 40 being buffalo.)
