AAP General News (Australia)
12-30-2007
NSW: Anthrax outbreak in NSW's Upper Hunter hits eight farms
Anthrax has now been detected at eight farms in NSW's Upper Hunter region .. but authorities
say their control efforts are working.
The Department of Primary Industries says the number of cattle deaths resulting from
the deadly outbreak has stalled at about 30.
BRETT FIFIELD from the DPI says that's a sign vaccination is beginning to take effect.
He says the eight properties under quarantine .. range from large holdings with up
to 500 head of stock to smaller farms with less than 30 cattle.
The first deaths resulting from the naturally occurring anthrax were reported on Christmas Eve.
The outbreak's thought be a result of driving rain which hit the region earlier this month.
AAP RTV dr/jmt
KEYWORD: ANTHRAX (SYDNEY)
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