The Northern Cape agriculture department has called in experts from the Kruger National Park to assist with an anthrax outbreak in the province, SABC news reported on Wednesday.
The outbreak was affecting wildlife and live stock in the Campbell area, 100 kilometres away from Kimberley.
Department spokesperson Thabo Mothibi said some farmers were experiencing loses of up to 400 animals.
He urged farmers to vaccinate their high valued species.
"Once there is an indication that a particular animal may have died from anthrax, or an anthrax-related disease, the best thing to do would be to get into contact with the nearest state veterinarian or animal technician.
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"People should not open carcasses of animals they suspect died of anthrax," Mothibi said. - Sapa
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