Anthrax: A Primer

Anthrax occurs sporadically in livestock in the United States and Canada; the disease is endemic in sheep, cows, and swine in Mexico.

U.S.-Canada map

This map shows recent outbreaks (red) of anthrax and 1990-1995 outbreaks (aqua) among livestock.

Note the October 2001 outbreak in cows in Santa Clara.

The discussion of human disease begins on the next page.

 
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