The Minnesota Board of Animal Health has confirmed the state’s first case of anthrax in livestock since 2013.
Senior veterinarian Dr. Katie Cornille says the disease sickened multiple cattle and a horse in Kittson County in the northwest corner of the state.
“The most important information especially for those who own livestock, is that if you are not up to date on anthrax vaccinations and are currently residing in Kittson County, is to maintain and update vaccination status on those anthrax vaccines.”
She tells Brownfield anthrax is caused by a spore-forming bacteria that infects livestock while grazing.
