Anthrax Information and Suggested Precautions
See the Centers for Disease Control CDC Anthrax update for answers to these questions:
1. What is CDC’s role in the anthrax investigation?
2. What is the average risk of contracting anthrax?
3. What can the average person do to protect himself/herself?
4. Should people buy and store antibiotics?
5. Should the public be vaccinated against anthrax?
6. Can a person get screened or tested for anthrax?
7. What are the symptoms of anthrax?
8. Is anthrax contagious?
9. What should an individual do about suspicious mail?		 The NDSU Extension Service is hosting a seminar you can view on the Web on November 13, 2001 at 10:00 a.m. to 11:00 a.m. entitled: 

"Obolensk: An Inside Look at Russia's Biological Warfare System".

http://www.ag.ndsu.nodak.edu/media/live/charlie.ram

Dr. Charlie Stoltenow, Extension Veterinarian for North Dakota State University just returned from a two-week scientific exchange program at Obolensk, Russia. Obolensk is the home of the State Research Center for Applied Microbiology and was and is the research unit for bacteria within the Russian biological warfare system. Bacteria present in this facility include anthrax, plague, and tularemia.

Dr. Charlie will be presenting his experiences and impressions of the Russian biological warfare research center and also the implications and ramifications of Russia entering a free-market enterprise system.

All NDSU faculty and students are invited to attend the seminar at the NDSU Century Theater in the Memorial Union.  A live broadcast (via the Web) of the seminar will be linked from this page just prior to the seminar.  Internet participants can ask questions during the seminar by calling 231-8087.

The link to the live broadcast below will NOT be active until Tuesday morning, November 13th - just prior to the 10:00am CST start time.

http://www.ag.ndsu.nodak.edu/media/live/charlie.ram

 


 You will need Real Player installed on your computer to view the broadcast, click on the real player icon to download it.  You may go to our Hazard Analysis Critical Control Point page to test your system to see if you are able to view a video via the Web.
RealPlayer 8 Basic is free, other versions available.

Anthrax Threat Over-Emphasized, Dr. Charlie Stoltenow, NDSU Extension Service
Fear of exposure to anthrax is a legitimate concern in some situations, but NDSU extension veterinarian Charlie Stoltenow says the actual risk is extremely low. 

Anthrax Circular A-561, Dr. Charlie Stoltenow, revised Dec. 2000
Anthrax occurs worldwide and is associated with sudden death of cattle and sheep. Anthrax can infect all warm-blooded animals, including man.

Preventive Guidelines for Anthrax Exposure ND Department of Health
An Oct. 12, 2001 newsrelease is available at this site that provides preventive guidelines for anthrax exposure and facts about anthrax.

North Dakota Local Public Health Units
A map of North Dakota helps you locate your Local County Health Officials.

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