ANTHRAX, BOVINE - CANADA (02): (SASKATCHEWAN), NEW OUTBREAK

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Date: 3 Sep 2010

Source: Saskatoon Home Page [edited]







There has been another case of anthrax reported in a herd of cattle.

The case, the 2nd in the RM of Fillmore, southeast of Regina, was

confirmed yesterday [2 Sep 2010], the 4th confirmed case this year [2010].



The 1st was confirmed on 6 Aug 2010 in the RM of Wellington,

southeast of Regina, and involved a herd of bison. The 2nd case,

confirmed in mid August 2010, was also in the RM of Fillmore and

involved a herd of cattle and a horse. On 22 Aug 2010, anthrax was

confirmed in a small herd of cattle in the RM of Garden River, north

of Prince Albert.



Findings of anthrax in Western Canada are not uncommon.



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[These sporadic cases are to be expected in Saskatchewan because of

the enzootic risk. Fortunately, they appear to be limited in extent

this year [2010]. But it is these outbreaks that must be prevented by

vaccination. If you can prevent these, you prevent spread to

adjoining herds and ranches in epidemic years, and at the same time,

prevent the recontamination of soils, even on one ranch, giving

eventual significant control, even eradication, a chance.



For a map of Saskatchewan, go to:

. - Mod.MHJ]



[see also:

Anthrax, bovine - Canada (15): (SK) 20100828.3061

Anthrax, bison - Canada (13): (SK) 20100824.2977

Anthrax, bison - Canada (12): (SK) new cases 20100820.2913

Anthrax, bison - Canada (09): (SK) 20100811.2756]

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