Anthrax — Worldwide/Unknown
The Oklahoma Department of Agriculture, Food and Forestry is telling Oklahomans to be alert for anthrax in their livestock this summer.
The disease usually occurs in sheep and cattle but can also be seen in dogs, horses, pigs or other animals — including humans. Officials said outbreaks of the disease can occur after flooding that follows a drought, and Oklahoma has a higher-than-normal chance to see anthrax. The disease is most likely to occur in alkaline soil.
Officials said livestock
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