fossilman
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July 23rd, 2007
Shed Antlers And Anthrax
Texas Animal Health Commission posted a news release in reference to anthrax in northern Tom Green County. I am posting this just to remind shed hunters that if you have a report of anthrax in your area not to touch or handle sick or dead animals, bones or shed antlers.
Anthrax is naturally occurring and while it is a serious zoonotic bacterial disease, which causes sudden death, it is preventable and easily vaccinated against.
A zoonotic disease is one that can cross-infect from animals to humans. Naturally occurring anthrax infections occur through ingestion of the spores.
Shed Antlers And Anthrax
Texas Animal Health Commission posted a news release in reference to anthrax in northern Tom Green County. I am posting this just to remind shed hunters that if you have a report of anthrax in your area not to touch or handle sick or dead animals, bones or shed antlers.
Anthrax is naturally occurring and while it is a serious zoonotic bacterial disease, which causes sudden death, it is preventable and easily vaccinated against.
A zoonotic disease is one that can cross-infect from animals to humans. Naturally occurring anthrax infections occur through ingestion of the spores.
