By this time an abundance of Spores will have formed.
"Special Report on Diseases of Cattle"
U.S. Department of Agriculture J.R. Mohler
It has already been stated that since anthrax Spores live for several years, the disease may be contracted in winter from feed gathered on permanently infected fields.
"Special Report on Diseases of Cattle"
U.S. Department of Agriculture J.R. Mohler
It will be remembered that in such bodies the anthrax bacilli are present in great numbers, and wherever blood or other body fluids are exposed to the air on the surface of the carcass there the formation of Spores will go on with great rapidity in the warm season of the year.
"Special Report on Diseases of Cattle"
U.S. Department of Agriculture J.R. Mohler