Nabilatuk district chairperson Paul Lokol has expressed fears of anthrax outbreak in the district, following the death of a cow Nachegiritolim.

According to Lokol, residents of Nachegiritolim notified the district leadership on Saturday of a bull that had registered similar signs and symptoms of anthrax prompting the district veterinary team to swing into action.

Lokol says samples have been collected by the veterinary team for forwarding to the ministry of Agriculture, Animal husbandry and Fisheries laboratories for analysis.

Anthrax is a rare but serious disease caused by a spore-forming bacterium, Bacillus anthracis and mainly affects livestock and wild game.

Animals with anthrax die suddenly after registering signs of high fever and blood present around the nose, mouth and other openings.

Lokol says the district has held an emergency meeting with the technical team and have tasked the sub county extension officers to be on alert and report any similar cases and also sensitize the locals.

He adds that they have also halted trading in animals and are currently consulting with the technical team at the ministry for proper guidance on how to manage the situation.

The district boss appealed to the locals in Nabilatuk district whose animals register such symptoms or die not to eat the meat since it puts their lives at a risk

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