House, "Kenika" reveals that the Livestock Department found 'Anthrax' in Laos from eating raw beef or buffalo Raise the level of surveillance measures to prevent disease. Strict animal quarantine checkpoints along the Thai-Lao border Check for smuggling Ms. Kanika Aunjit, Deputy Spokesperson for the Prime Minister's Office, said that the Livestock Department is currently notified of the discovery of anthrax. which is a disease transmitted from animals to humans in Laos, caused by the consumption of raw cattle and buffalo meat On March 7, 2024, there was international news reporting that three cases of anthrax were found in Sukhuma, Champasak Province, which is in the southern part of Lao PDR. It is a disease transmitted from animals to humans. This disease is caused by a bacterium (Bacillus anthracis). Most animals with this disease are caused by breathing in bacterial spores that are contaminated in the soil or grass. or from eating water and food that are contaminated with germs When the infection enters the animal, it increases in number. Ready to create toxins that make animals sick and eventually die. between sick animals The virus is excreted in feces, urine, or milk when the carcass is opened. When germs come in contact with air, they form spores. This makes it durable in the environment for a long time. Cattle, buffalo, goats, and sheep that are sick will have acute symptoms, meaning they will die quickly. There was dark black blood flowing out from various anuses. The carcass does not harden. For people who dissect carcasses or consume raw meat infected with this disease, they will find pitted wounds on their fingers, arms, or mouth, and pain in their abdomen. This disease can cause death if the disease is detected late. Ms. Kanika further said that the Ministry of Agriculture and Cooperatives By the Department of Livestock Development Raise the level of surveillance measures to prevent disease. by ordering animal quarantine stations along the Thai-Lao border Strictly check the smuggling of live catt le, buffalo, goats and sheep. Including products Prepare for vaccines to prevent disease. We also ask for cooperation from farmers who raise cattle, buffalo, goats, and sheep to take care of their animals to be healthy and strong. Always observe the symptoms of their pets. We remind you to consume only meat that has been cooked and of known origin. 'If farmers or the general public find cattle, buffalo, goats, or sheep exhibiting abnormal symptoms or sudden death from unknown causes. Do not open the carcass. Do not move the carcass or dissect it for consumption. Please immediately notify the livestock officers, livestock volunteers, kamnans, village headmen, or Subdistrict Administrative Organization (SAO) officials in the area or via Application DLD 4.0 or telephone hotline 06 3225 6888 in order to provide assistance to farmers in a timely manner,' Ms. Kani Ka said. Source: Thai News Agency