Anthrax kills Saskatchewan cow

Saskatchewan Agriculture said a cow died of anthrax and is advising farmers to consider vaccinating their herds if the bacteria surfaces near their farms.

This case was in the Rural Municipality of Paynton, northwest of North Battleford.

Anthrax bacteria spores can survive in soil for decades while changes in soil moisture, either flooding or drying, can spur a buildup of spores on pastures. Cows become infected by eating infected grasses.