Appropriate measures in prevention and control of anthrax in China: experience learned from of Russia

By comparing the current control and prevention measures for anthrax in China with the anti-epidemic complex performed in the response of anthrax outbreak in Yamalo-Nenets, Russia in 2016 to explore appropriate measures in the management and improvement of future anthrax outbreak control. We investigated and analyzed the epidemic status of anthrax, the etiology of anthrax and potential risk-factors in China. The key strategies for anthrax control in China depend on the implementation of comprehensive anti-anthrax measures based on infection source control, i.e. livestock vaccination in areas at high risk, strengthened management of carcass disposal and quarantine, promotion of purchasing or killing no sick livestock and other dead or dying animals, strengthened surveillance and extensive disinfection in slaughter places and contaminated environments. With the implementation of appropriate control and prevention measures, the goal of effective anthrax outbreak controlin China and elimination of the incidence of anthrax in some areas could be achieved.