Third US Case of Anthrax Discovered in Texas Goat
Summary
A goat in Southwest Texas tested positive for anthrax, making it the second confirmed case in Texas this year and the third in the U.S. The Texas Animal Health Commission placed the affected property under quarantine and urged livestock owners in the area to monitor and vaccinate their animals against the disease.Key Facts
- Anthrax is caused by bacteria that live in soil and mainly affects grazing animals like cattle, goats, and sheep.
- The goat case happened in Edwards County, part of a Texas region called the "Anthrax Triangle" where the bacteria can stay dormant in soil for years.
- The first Texas anthrax case this year was found in a cow in Briscoe County.
- Anthrax spores can reactivate after certain weather patterns, often following wet and cool conditions.
- Only one animal is known to be affected in the recent Edwards County case.
- Texas officials are tracking another threat to livestock called New World screwworm, a parasite found in parts of Mexico.
- Farmers in areas with a history of anthrax are advised to work with veterinarians to prevent outbreaks by vaccinating animals.
- Similar anthrax activity has been reported in other states like Idaho and warnings have been issued for North Dakota.
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