Two Angus cows from western North Dakota tested positive for anthrax by polymerase chain reaction (PCR) at the laboratory Friday, August 9. Infection in the animals was confirmed by culture the same day. The cows were part of a group of 14 animals found dead over the preceding two days. For more information about anthrax please see NDSU Extension’s anthrax publication or visit https://www.nd.gov/ndda/disease/anthrax.
Photo credit: USDA-ARS, Image Number K4148-10, PHIL #2226.