BISMARCK -- North Dakota’s first case of Anthrax this year has been confirmed in a Barnes County beef cow.
The announcement has state veterinarian Susan Keller urging North Dakota ranchers to make sure their livestock are vaccinated against the disease.
North Dakota usually has a few Anthrax cases every year.
A 2005 outbreak of the disease is believed to have killed more than 1,000 livestock.
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Keller said an effective vaccine is available through licensed veterinarians, but it requires about one week to take effect.
