Anthrax kills Wyoming moose, more than 50 cattle, for first time in decades

One moose and more than 50 cattle have died of anthrax in the past month in south-central Wyoming, officials confirmed Wednesday.

Anthrax occurs naturally in soil but has not been documented in Wyoming in livestock since the 1970s and in wildlife since 1956. No humans have been infected, according to the Wyoming Department of Health.

Wildlife and veterinary health officials ask that anyone in Carbon County who encounters a dead animal such as elk, moose, deer, antelope or cattle with no obvious injury to leave it alone and call health officials.

“For cattle, the main concern is for producers l...