Tag Archive for PRO/AH/EDR> Anthrax – Canada (07): (SK): Bison
PRO/AH/EDR> Anthrax – Canada (07): (SK): Bison
Anthrax -- CanadaAuthorities are warning that the anthrax danger is higher after 2 bison northwest of North Battleford, Sask. recently died after contracting the highly contagious disease."Whenever we have drier summers, anthrax is always a higher risk," said Dr. Kent Weir, associate veterinarian with Weir Veterinary services in Lloydminster.Anthrax spores can survive for decades in wet areas such as sloughs and potholes, especially in alkaline soils. When bodies of water dry up, spores are exposed Read more [...]
