(Stark County, ND) — A second case of anthrax in cattle has been reported this year in a cattle herd in Stark County. The North Dakota Department of Agriculture says the case was identified in a beef cattle herd last week. Officials urge livestock producers to take precautionary actions to prevent the spread by reviewing risk factors and vaccination needs for livestock. Anthrax bacterial spores can lie dormant in the ground for decades, and animals can become exposed to them when foraging. Details about the infectious disease can be found on the North Dakota Department of Agriculture website.
