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"By examining feral swine blood for anti-anthrax antibodies, we may use this as an early warning sign for anthrax bacteria in an area", Maison said. Results showed a higher prevalence of anthrax antibodies in the triangle region, yet relatively high positivity rates in all of the samples, which indicated exposure occurring in feral swine throughout Texas due to anthrax-causing bacteria, including outside of the high-outbreak anthrax triangle zone. [Extracted from the article]

Results showed a higher prevalence of anthrax antibodies in the triangle region, yet relatively high positivity rates in all of the samples, which indicated exposure occurring in feral swine throughout Texas due to anthrax-causing bacteria, including outside of the high-outbreak anthrax triangle zone. "By examining feral swine blood for anti-anthrax antibodies, we may use this as an early warning sign for anthrax bacteria in an area", Maison said. [Extracted from the article]

"By examining feral swine blood for anti-anthrax antibodies, we may use this as an early warning sign for anthrax bacteria in an area", Maison said. Results showed a higher prevalence of anthrax antibodies in the triangle region, yet relatively high positivity rates in all of the samples, which indicated exposure occurring in feral swine throughout Texas due to anthrax-causing bacteria, including outside of the high-outbreak anthrax triangle zone. [Extracted from the article]

"By examining feral swine blood for anti-anthrax antibodies, we may use this as an early warning sign for anthrax bacteria in an area", Maison said. Results showed a higher prevalence of anthrax antibodies in the triangle region, yet relatively high positivity rates in all of the samples, which indicated exposure occurring in feral swine throughout Texas due to anthrax-causing bacteria, including outside of the high-outbreak anthrax triangle zone. [Extracted from the article]

Results showed a higher prevalence of anthrax antibodies in the triangle region, yet relatively high positivity rates in all of the samples, which indicated exposure occurring in feral swine throughout Texas due to anthrax-causing bacteria, including outside of the high-outbreak anthrax triangle zone. "By examining feral swine blood for anti-anthrax antibodies, we may use this as an early warning sign for anthrax bacteria in an area", Maison said. [Extracted from the article]

"We know the time to vaccinate livestock for anthrax is not now, unless you actually have confirmed anthrax case or are suspicious it might be a case of anthrax", he said. Although 2021 hasn't seen the number of anthrax cases registered in 2019, recent Texas Animal Health Commission reports of cattle deaths in the Rolling Plains and a horse death in the High Plains are gaining attention. TVMDL encourages animal owners who have an interest in testing for anthrax to first contact a private veterinarian who can assist with evaluating suspect animals and the proper collection of samples. [Extracted from the article]

Although 2021 hasn't seen the number of anthrax cases registered in 2019, recent Texas Animal Health Commission reports of cattle deaths in the Rolling Plains and a horse death in the High Plains are gaining attention. TVMDL encourages animal owners who have an interest in testing for anthrax to first contact a private veterinarian who can assist with evaluating suspect animals and the proper collection of samples. "We know the time to vaccinate livestock for anthrax is not now, unless you actually have confirmed anthrax case or are suspicious it might be a case of anthrax", he said. [Extracted from the article]

Although 2021 hasn't seen the number of anthrax cases registered in 2019, recent Texas Animal Health Commission reports of cattle deaths in the Rolling Plains and a horse death in the High Plains are gaining attention. TVMDL encourages animal owners who have an interest in testing for anthrax to first contact a private veterinarian who can assist with evaluating suspect animals and the proper collection of samples. "We know the time to vaccinate livestock for anthrax is not now, unless you actually have confirmed anthrax case or are suspicious it might be a case of anthrax", he said. [Extracted from the article]

Although 2021 hasn't seen the number of anthrax cases registered in 2019, recent Texas Animal Health Commission reports of cattle deaths in the Rolling Plains and a horse death in the High Plains are gaining attention. "We know the time to vaccinate livestock for anthrax is not now, unless you actually have confirmed anthrax case or are suspicious it might be a case of anthrax", he said. TVMDL encourages animal owners who have an interest in testing for anthrax to first contact a private veterinarian who can assist with evaluating suspect animals and the proper collection of samples. [Extracted from the article]

Although 2021 hasn't seen the number of anthrax cases registered in 2019, recent Texas Animal Health Commission reports of cattle deaths in the Rolling Plains and a horse death in the High Plains are gaining attention. "We know the time to vaccinate livestock for anthrax is not now, unless you actually have confirmed anthrax case or are suspicious it might be a case of anthrax", he said. TVMDL encourages animal owners who have an interest in testing for anthrax to first contact a private veterinarian who can assist with evaluating suspect animals and the proper collection of samples. [Extracted from the article]

"By examining feral swine blood for anti-anthrax antibodies, we may use this as an early warning sign for anthrax bacteria in an area", Maison says. A microscopic anthrax spore can lie dormant in the soil for decades until it ends up in a suitable host. [Extracted from the article]

Highlights from the article: "Producers in past known affected areas and counties should consult with their veterinarians to make sure the vaccination schedule for their animals is current", says Susan Keller, North Dakota state veterinarian. For more information, see the North Dakota Department of Agriculture's anthrax fact sheet at nd.gov/ndda/disease/anthrax or call the state veterinarian's office at 701-328-2655.

Highlights from the article: "Producers in past known affected areas and counties should consult with their veterinarians to make sure the vaccination schedule for their animals is current", says Susan Keller, North Dakota state veterinarian. For more information, see the North Dakota Department of Agriculture's anthrax fact sheet at nd.gov/ndda/disease/anthrax or call the state veterinarian's office at 701-328-2655.

"Producers in past known affected areas and counties should consult with their veterinarians to make sure the vaccination schedule for their animals is current", says Susan Keller, North Dakota state veterinarian. For more information, see the North Dakota Department of Agriculture's anthrax fact sheet at nd.gov/ndda/disease/anthrax or call the state veterinarian's office at 701-328-2655. [Extracted from the article]

Highlights from the article: "Producers in past known affected areas and counties should consult with their veterinarians to make sure the vaccination schedule for their animals is current", says Susan Keller, North Dakota state veterinarian. For more information, see the North Dakota Department of Agriculture's anthrax fact sheet at nd.gov/ndda/disease/anthrax or call the state veterinarian's office at 701-328-2655.

Highlights from the article: "Producers in past known affected areas and counties should consult with their veterinarians to make sure the vaccination schedule for their animals is current", says Susan Keller, North Dakota state veterinarian. For more information, see the North Dakota Department of Agriculture's anthrax fact sheet at nd.gov/ndda/disease/anthrax or call the state veterinarian's office at 701-328-2655.

Highlights from the article: Warmer weather has the Texas Animal Health Commission (TAHC) warning farmers and ranchers of the growing animal health risks detected in recent weeks. "In South Texas we saw a number of extremely hot days in late May this year, and June temperatures have been climbing even higher", reports Dr. Joe Paschal, Texas A&M AgriLife Extension livestock specialist, Corpus Christi.

Highlights from the article: North Dakota's state veterinarian says conditions are right for anthrax. If anthrax is suspected, have a veterinarian collect a jugular sample of venous blood and send or deliver it to the diagnostic laboratory in a sealed, sturdy, leak-proof, iced container with an accompanying history identifying it as an anthrax suspect.

Highlights from the article: North Dakota's state veterinarian says conditions are right for anthrax. If anthrax is suspected, have a veterinarian collect a jugular sample of venous blood and send or deliver it to the diagnostic laboratory in a sealed, sturdy, leak-proof, iced container with an accompanying history identifying it as an anthrax suspect.

The article focuses on the right condition for vaccinating for anthrax disease as heavy rainfall exposes anthrax spores in contaminated water.

Highlights from the article: North Dakota's state veterinarian says conditions are right for anthrax. If anthrax is suspected, have a veterinarian collect a jugular sample of venous blood and send or deliver it to the diagnostic laboratory in a sealed, sturdy, leak-proof, iced container with an accompanying history identifying it as an anthrax suspect.

States that the United States Air Force will hold a nonjudicial punishment hearing for Sonnie Bates, who has refised to participate in the US Defense Department's anthrax vaccination program. Bates as a pilot at Dover Air Force Bates in Delaware; Bates' agreement to a less formal disciplinary proceeding.

Interviews Irma Anderson, mayor of Richmond, California and chair of the Children, Health and Human Services Committee of the U.S. Conference of Mayors, on the resolution passed by the Conference to stress the importance of cities and counties having enough anthrax vaccines on hand for their communities. Goal of the resolution; Explanation of how cities normally receive the vaccines; Opinion on who should be vaccinated.