Anthrax — Canada
A single case of anthrax in a beef cow has been confirmed in the Fort Vermilion area of northern Alberta.
This is early in the season for this soilborne disease to appear but hot, dry weather is suspected for releasing infectious spores, said a spokesperson for the provincial veterinarian’s office. A spore forming bacteria, anthrax affects cattle, bison, sheep, goats and horses. Death occurs within hours and there [may] be some bloody discharge. Anthrax cases are reported in western Canada
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