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Anthrax Confirmed In Rm Of Chester #125

Released on August 29, 2019

The Ministry of Agriculture is reminding producers to be on the lookout for anthrax in their animals after an anthrax case was confirmed in the RM of Chester in southeastern Saskatchewan.

Anthrax was confirmed by laboratory results on August 29, 2019, as the cause of sudden death in seven animals.  Anthrax is caused by the bacteria Bacillus anthracis, which can survive in spore form for decades in soil.  Changes in soil moisture, from flooding and drying, can lead to a build-up of the spores on pastures. Spores can concentrate in sloughs and potholes, and risk of animal exposure to anthrax increases in drier years when these areas dry up and become accessible.  Spores can also surface when the ground is excavated or when there is excessive run-off.  Livestock are infected when they eat forage contaminated with spores. 
 
Ruminants such as bison, cattle, sheep and goats are highly susceptible, and horses can also be infected.  Swine, birds and carnivores are more resistant to infection, but farm dogs and cats should be kept away from carcasses.  Affected animals are usually found dead without any signs of illness.  Anthrax can be prevented by vaccination.  Producers in regions that have experienced previous outbreaks are strongly encouraged to vaccinate their animals each year.  If your neighbours have anthrax, you should consider vaccination to protect your animals.  The carcass of any animal suspected of having anthrax should not be moved or disturbed, and should be protected from scavengers such as coyotes or ravens, to prevent spreading spores in the environment.  

Anyone who suspects the presence of an anthrax case should contact their local veterinarian immediately for diagnosis.  All tests must be confirmed by a laboratory diagnosis.  All positive test results must be immediately reported to the provincial Chief Veterinary Officer.  Producers are advised to use caution when handling potentially infected animals or carcasses.  Animal cases pose minimal risk to humans, but people can get infected through direct contact with sick animals or carcasses.  In cases where people believe they have been exposed to an infected animal, they should contact their local health authority or physician for advice.  

More information on the Ministry of Agriculture’s anthrax response plan can be found on saskatchewan.ca by searching “anthrax response.”  

Note: A previous version of this release incorrectly stated anthrax was found in the RM of Golden West #95. The two RMs are adjacent to one another and are both in crop district 1B. 

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For more information, contact:

Angela Hall
Agriculture
Regina
Phone: 306-787-2359
Email: Angela.Hall@gov.sk.ca 
Cell: 306-529-4199

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