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Anthrax Outbreak Strikes Wyoming: Moose and Cattle Deaths Stir Health Concerns Amid Historic Disease Resurgence

ELK MOUNTAIN, Wyo. — A serious anthrax outbreak has been reported in Wyoming, affecting both livestock and wildlife in the state, marking the first such occurrence among wildlife since 1956 and among cattle since the 1970s. Wyoming officials and health experts are now tackling the rare but serious bacterial infection which is capable of affecting both animals and humans. The presence of anthrax was first identified this week in a moose carcass in Carbon County, …

Deadly Anthrax Outbreak in Wyoming Claims Lives of Multiple Livestock; Authorities Urge Caution

Cheyenne, Wyo. – A severe outbreak of anthrax has claimed the lives of numerous animals in Wyoming, triggering an alert among local farmers and prompting state officials to take immediate action. The disease, known for its rapid spread and high mortality rates among livestock, was confirmed in several herds across the state. State veterinarians were quick to identify the bacterium Bacillus anthracis as the culprit behind the deaths of multiple herds of cattle in the …

Deadly Anthrax Outbreak Claims Livestock Lives Across Wyoming

Cheyenne, WY – A significant anthrax outbreak has recently impacted livestock in Wyoming, leading to the deaths of numerous animals and prompting state officials to take immediate action. The infection, identified principally in cattle, has sparked considerable concern among local ranchers and farmers who fear the spread of the disease could lead to substantial losses. Anthrax, caused by the bacterium Bacillus anthracis, occurs naturally in soil and commonly affects domestic and wild animals around the …