Anthrax in Zimbabwe
At least 25 cattle have died and 3 people are being treated for anthrax due to an outbreak of the bacterial disease in the Zhukwe area in Gwanda, Zimbabwe, according to a Bulawayo 24 report.
The Department of Veterinary Services said they have since quarantined the affected area and vaccinated animals against anthrax adding that the situation is now under control. Officials warn the public about eating meat from sick cows as they may have anthrax.
Anthrax is a pathogen in livestock and wild animals. Some of the more common herbivores are cattle, sheep, goats, horses, camels and deers. Anthrax is a very serious disease of livestock because it can potentially cause the rapid loss of a large number of animals in a very short time. Affected animals are often found dead with no illness detected. It infects humans primarily through occupational or incidental exposure with infected animals of their skins.
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