For the first time this year, officials are confirming anthrax was discovered in a South Dakota cattle herd.
The herd of about 150 pairs is in Ziebach County, according to the state veterinarian Beth Thompson.
Several animals from the herd were recently found dead. A state lab confirmed it was anthrax.
The herd was not vaccinated, officials said.
Anthrax is a bacterial disease that can spread quickly and kill many animals in a short amount of time. Its spores can survive indefinitely in soil. Certain weather conditions can expose animals to spores, triggering an outbreak.
Source: sdpb.org
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