Anthrax Questions (Q 1. - 4.)

Question 1

definition of animals suspected of being infected with anthrax

Answer 1

• were in contact with an animal that died of, diseased in or suspicious to anthrax within 20 days before the confirmation
• consumed feedstuffs or water of the same origin as feedstuffs or water of animal died of, diseased in or suspicious to anthrax
• grazed on a pasture infected with anthrax without vaccination 2 weeks - 6 months before
• if discovered in area in the past 20 year, should vaccinate for the next 25 years

Question 2

definition of animals diseased with anthrax

Answer 2

• typical clinical signs
• characteristic lesions in the organ (Post Mortem, Meat Inspection)
• laboratory diagnostics

Question 3

official measures in case of animals diseased with anthrax

Answer 3

official surveillance:
separation (3 groups):
⚫ diseased and suspected of being diseased
⚫ suspected of being infected
⚫ other susceptible animals

diseased and suspected of being diseased:
⚫ immediate obligatory treatment
⚫ change of feedstuffs, drinking water, no grazing

Question 4

official measures of animals suspected of being infected with anthrax

Answer 4

• vaccination, 14 days observation
  ▪ Cattle, horse: taking the temp
  ▪ Sheep, goats, pigs: daily observation
  ▪ In case of fever or clinical signs: treatment