Anthrax Confi rmed in 2 Sable Antelopes RANCHING Wildlife
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N OCTOBER, THE TEXAS ANIMAL HEALTH COMMISSION (TAHC) reported anthrax was detected in 2 sable antelopes in Edwards County, near Barksdale. This was the
fi rst confi rmed case in the state in 2013. The affected premise has only exotic animals, so no
domestic livestock were involved in this case. TAHC issued a quarantine requiring proper disposal of car- casses before the quarantine could be released. Burning destroys the causative agent, preventing soil contami- nation and reducing the chances of future outbreaks. Anthrax is a bacterial disease caused by Bacillus
anthracis, which is a naturally occurring organism with worldwide distribution, including Texas. It is not uncommon for anthrax to be diagnosed in livestock or wildlife in the southwestern part of the state. Basic sanitation precautions such as washing hands and wearing long sleeves and gloves can prevent acciden- tal spread of the bacteria to people handling affected
livestock or carcasses. Acute fever followed by rapid death with bleeding
from body openings are all common signs of anthrax in livestock. Carcasses may also appear bloated and appear to decompose quickly. Livestock or animals displaying symptoms consistent with anthrax should be reported to a private veterinary practitioner or TAHC offi cial. “The TAHC will continue to closely monitor the situ-
ation for possible new cases across the state. Producers are encouraged to consult their veterinary practitioner or local TAHC offi ce if they suspect they are having an anthrax outbreak or if they have questions about the disease or vaccination of livestock,” says Dr. T.R. Lansford, TAHC assistant executive director for animal health programs. For more information regarding anthrax, contact
your local TAHC region or call 800-550-8242 or visit
tahc.texas.gov.
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