Biological Hazard - Argentina, Province of Buenos Aires, : Anthrax (Cattle)

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October 09 2015 11:49 AM

Biological Hazard

Argentina

Province of Buenos Aires, [The area was not defined]

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RSOE EDIS  Event Report

Biological Hazard in Argentina on Friday, 09 October, 2015 at 11:49 (11:49 AM) UTC.

Description Laboratoria Azul in Argentina reported Tuesday that a young heifer that had died suddenly has tested positive for anthrax. Laboratoria Azul Co-Director Ramon Noseda said the heifer came from a herd of approximately 1,300 animals, the area where the herd is located in Buenos Aires Province, which has had past cases of enzootic anthrax. Noseda said that three other heifers died in a similar fashion and the problem was recognized by a veterinarian. Sanitary controls have been established. Anthrax outbreaks among cattle have been reported in the country seven times since 2006, the most recent taking place this year. Argentine officials have established vaccination requirements for ranchers, but there are some ranchers that fail to vaccinate their herds. The Merck Veterinary Manual states that anthrax is most commonly found in livestock animals, including sheep, goats, cattle and other herbivorous animals. The disease is able to be spread to the human population through contact or exposure to infected tissue from meat. They also report that soil can act as a reservoir for anthrax spores for several years. Anthrax often presents itself as a severe illness in humans and animals with the potential to be fatal. Biohazard name: Anthrax Biohazard level: 4/4 Hazardous Biohazard desc.: Viruses and bacteria that cause severe to fatal disease in humans, and for which vaccines or other treatments are not available, such as Bolivian and Argentine hemorrhagic fevers, H5N1(bird flu), Dengue hemorrhagic fever, Marburg virus, Ebola virus, hantaviruses, Lassa fever, Crimean-Congo hemorrhagic fever, and other hemorrhagic or unidentified diseases. When dealing with biological hazards at this level the use of a Hazmat suit and a self-contained oxygen supply is mandatory. The entrance and exit of a Level Four biolab will contain multiple showers, a vacuum room, an ultraviolet light room, autonomous detection system, and other safety precautions designed to destroy all traces of the biohazard. Multiple airlocks are employed and are electronically secured to prevent both doors opening at the same time. All air and water service going to and coming from a Biosafety Level 4 (P4) lab will undergo similar decontamination procedures to eliminate the possibility of an accidental release. Symptoms:   Status: confirmed

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Bovine anthrax case confirmed in Argentina

Thursday, Oct 8, 2015 @ 7:42pm by BioPrepWatch Reports

 

Laboratoria Azul in Argentina reported Tuesday that a young heifer that had died suddenly has tested positive for anthrax.

Laboratoria Azul Co-Director Ramon Noseda said the heifer came from a herd of approximately 1,300 animals, the area where the herd is located in Buenos Aires Province, which has had past cases of enzootic anthrax. Noseda said that three other heifers died in a similar fashion and the problem was recognized by a veterinarian. Sanitary controls have been established.

Anthrax outbreaks among cattle have been reported in the country seven times since 2006, the most recent taking place this year. Argentine officials have established vaccination requirements for ranchers, but there are some ranchers that fail to vaccinate their herds.

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