Producers should vaccinate cattle against anthrax prior to turning them out to summer pastures, according to South Dakota State Veterinarian Dr. Dustin Oedekoven.
Check cattle frequently for signs of anthrax
Bacillus anthracis is shown in a methylene blue stain of tissue smear, at high power. Note the intense red stain of the large capsule of this organism and the large number of bacteria. Demonstration of the capsule distinguishes this from postmortem contamination by a Clostridium.
