The village of Ulken Aksu in the Alma-Ata region of Kazakhstan has been placed under quarantine due to anthrax, Sputnik Kazakhstan reports, citing the local government.
It was previously reported that four cattle slaughterhouses in this locality were hospitalized with suspected dangerous infection.
According to the information, his condition is considered moderate. The circle of contact persons at risk of infection has been identified and all are under medical supervision.
“The results of bacteriological studies are expected in the near future. In addition, materials for analysis have also been sent to the National Reference Centre for Veterinary Medicine in Almaty.” – says a statement from the local administration.
As it later emerged, the animal was slaughtered without informing the veterinary service. Inspectors took samples of raw materials and slaughter products from the homes of the sick, as well as soil samples from the slaughterhouse. The Republican Veterinary Laboratory carried out studies of the collected materials using bioassay microscopy and PCR.
