Date: Sat 16 Jun 2012
A release from Governor Otter's office says that the State Department of Agriculture [ISDA] is investigating a confirmed case of Q fever in an Idaho goat herd. The herd has been quarantined.
Q fever has been known to cause stillbirths in livestock, most often in goats, sheep and cattle.
Symptoms typically include fever, headache, nausea, vomiting and diarrhea.
The disease can be contagious to humans and most often is passed through contact with birthing fluids of affected animals or through inhalation.
The ISDA encourages all livestock owners and handlers to be aware of the signs of illness and contact their veterinarian if animals display signs of Q fever.
Back in November [2011], we told you about the head girl's basketball coach in Dietrich who contracted the disease. He is still recovering.
http://www.ktvb.com/news/local/159310085.html
