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The Independent UK
The Independent UK
National
Julia Musto

Not just a bioweapon: Anthrax outbreak kills dozens of animals in Wyoming. Here’s how it’s transmitted

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Anthrax might be more commonly thought of as a bioterrorist weapon, bringing to mind white envelopes and government buildings. But Wyoming officials warned residents on Wednesday that there’s an outbreak of the disease tied to animals in Carbon County, where anthrax was confirmed in a moose and dozens of cattle that were recently found dead.

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