(Photo by Matt Mortenson, courtesy of USDA via ICD.)
ZIEBACH COUNTY, SD (KELO.com) — South Dakota has its first case of anthrax for the year. State Veterinarian Dr. Beth Thompson says several cows were found dead in a herd of about 150 in Ziebach County.
Dr. Thompson says this case took her by surprise, because anthrax is normally more of a problem in drought conditions. This has been a wet year in that area.
It’s the only case of anthrax poisoning in South Dakota so far this year – but there have been problems in the region.
The spores are hard to kill and remain active for a long time, but there is a vaccine to help farmers and ranchers avoid problems with anthrax poisoning.
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