Anthrax
Anthrax killed 7 animals in Saskatchewan. Here’s what you need to know about the disease
The presence of anthrax, which occurs naturally, was confirmed through laboratory testing on the deceased livestock. Continue reading
Anthrax can live in soil for as long as 50 years before it kills grazing animals: experts
By Jesse Ferreras Online Journalist
Anthrax can lie dormant in soil for decades before it infects animals and kills them. Continue reading
Anthrax kills 7 animals in southeastern Saskatchewan
Anthrax was confirmed by laboratory results as the cause of death in seven animals in southeastern Saskatchewan. Continue reading
‘Zombie anthrax’ not only deadly disease that could re-emerge as Siberia permafrost thaws
Forty people were infected and a 12-year-old boy died after contracting anthrax after an outbreak in northern Siberia last month that was allegedly caused by a thawing reindeer carcass. Continue reading
Anthrax outbreak in remote area of Russia kills boy, infects 20
The governor of a Siberian region where nomadic reindeer herders were evacuated after an outbreak of anthrax says a child has died in the epidemic. Continue reading
Anthrax confirmed in cattle in RM of Harris
Saskatchewan Agriculture is reminding farmers to be on the lookout for anthrax in their animals after a confirmed case was found in cattle in the RM of Harris. Continue reading
Dead bison in herd on reclaimed oilsands site test positive for anthrax
Three bison from Syncrude’s herd in the oilsands have tested positive for anthrax. Continue reading
Anthrax confirmed in Harris, Sask. area cattle
Saskatchewan Ministry of Agriculture confirms anthrax found in cattle on a farm in the rural municipality of Harris. Continue reading
Anthrax confirmed in 2 Saskatchewan bison deaths
Anthrax confirmed cause of death in two Saskatchewan bison, may be cause in seven other deaths. Continue reading
U.S. military struggles to track down improperly shipped live anthrax
The U.S. military is struggling to determine how many possibly live anthrax samples have been shipped to research labs, including to Winnipeg and Alberta. Continue reading