{"id":3374,"date":"2024-03-02T13:55:00","date_gmt":"2024-03-02T03:55:00","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/theveterinarian.com.au\/?p=3374"},"modified":"2024-02-27T13:16:22","modified_gmt":"2024-02-27T03:16:22","slug":"anthrax-outbreak-confirmed-on-cattle-property","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/theveterinarian.com.au\/?p=3374","title":{"rendered":"<strong>Anthrax outbreak confirmed on cattle property\u00a0<\/strong>"},"content":{"rendered":"\n<p>An anthrax outbreak has been confirmed on a cattle property northeast of Shepparton, Victoria, prompting swift action from Agriculture Victoria. The property is quarantined, and measures are underway to manage the situation.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Anthrax, caused by spore-forming bacteria in soil, poses a significant threat to livestock, resulting in rapid fatalities. Agriculture Victoria has disposed of affected animals and is vaccinating remaining cattle.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Cameron Bell, Victoria&#8217;s Deputy Chief Veterinary Officer, commended early reporting by the property owner and veterinarian, facilitating rapid response. Quarantine measures and disinfection protocols are in place to contain the outbreak.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Efforts to limit anthrax spread include on-site incineration of carcasses. Vigilance is urged, especially during wet weather when bacteria can multiply. Anthrax can affect humans handling infected animals, so precautions are advised.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Prompt reporting of unexplained livestock deaths is crucial. For further information or to report suspicions, contact&nbsp;Emergency Animal Disease Watch Hotline on 1800 675 888.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>An anthrax outbreak has been confirmed on a cattle property northeast of Shepparton, Victoria, prompting swift action from Agriculture Victoria. The property is quarantined, and measures are underway to manage the situation. Anthrax, caused by spore-forming bacteria in soil, poses a significant threat to livestock, resulting in rapid fatalities. 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The property is quarantined, and measures are underway to manage the situation. Anthrax, caused by spore-forming bacteria in soil, poses a significant threat to livestock, resulting in rapid fatalities. 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