Epidemiology and control Soil is contaminated with anthrax spores from the carcasses of dead animals. These spores remain viable for decades Grazing animals infected through injured mucous membranes serve to perpetuate the chain of infection Control measures include 1)disposal of animal carcasses, 2 decontamination of animal products, 3)protective clothing and gloves for handling potentially infected materials, 4)active immunization of domestic animals with live attenuated vaccines. Persons with high occupational risk should be ImmunizedEpidemiology and control • Soil is contaminated with anthrax spores from the carcasses of dead animals. These spores remain viable for decades. • Grazing animals infected through injured mucous membranes serve to perpetuate the chain of infection. • Control measures include 1) disposal of animal carcasses, 2) decontamination of animal products, 3) protective clothing and gloves for handling potentially infected materials, 4) active immunization of domestic animals with live attenuated vaccines. Persons with high occupational risk should be immunized