Five cattle died from anthrax near Shepparton, Victoria.

Five cattle have died from anthrax at a property near Shepparton in Victoria. Agriculture Victoria has quarantined the affected farm and vaccinated the remaining cattle to prevent further spread. Anthrax is a bacterial disease that produces fever, loss of appetite, lethargy, or sudden death in animals. It is naturally occurring and can persist in soils for long periods in parts of Victoria. Farmers should report any unexplained livestock deaths to local Agriculture Victoria staff or the Emergency Animal Disease Hotline, and vaccines should be considered to protect animals.

February 11, 2024
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