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Anthrax kills seven animals in southeastern Saskatchewan
Regina / 980 CJME
CJME News
August 29, 2019 11:37 am
Seven animals are dead after being exposed to anthrax in southeastern Saskatchewan, according to the provincial government.
In a media release, the province said laboratory results on Thursday confirmed anthrax was the reason for the sudden deaths of the animals in the RM of Golden West, located about 140 kilometres southeast of Regina.
The province?s chief veterinary officer, Dr. Betty Althouse, hasn?t indicated what type of animal was affected, but said it was in ?farmed livestock species.?
Althouse said ruminants ? such as bison, cattle, sheep and goats ? are highly susceptible to the disease and horses can be infected, too. Farm dogs and cats should also be kept away from carcasses...
Anthrax kills seven animals in southeastern Saskatchewan
Regina / 980 CJME
CJME News
August 29, 2019 11:37 am
Seven animals are dead after being exposed to anthrax in southeastern Saskatchewan, according to the provincial government.
In a media release, the province said laboratory results on Thursday confirmed anthrax was the reason for the sudden deaths of the animals in the RM of Golden West, located about 140 kilometres southeast of Regina.
The province?s chief veterinary officer, Dr. Betty Althouse, hasn?t indicated what type of animal was affected, but said it was in ?farmed livestock species.?
Althouse said ruminants ? such as bison, cattle, sheep and goats ? are highly susceptible to the disease and horses can be infected, too. Farm dogs and cats should also be kept away from carcasses...