Second case of anthrax confirmed in Stark County

Second case of anthrax confirmed in Stark County

STARK COUNTY — The second reported case of bovine anthrax in Stark County this year was confirmed last week in Stark County. State veterinarian Dr. Ethan Andress said the diagnosis should cue farmers and ranchers to take extra precautions to protect their animals, especially in areas where there has been a history of the disease. Caused by the bacteriaBacillus anthracis, the spores of the disease can lie dormant for years. Various climate condit…