AGP Executive Report
Last update: 3 hours agoAnthrax Alert (Livestock): South Dakota confirmed its first 2026 anthrax case in a Meade County cow-calf herd after illness and deaths, with officials tracing likely exposure to grazing in Butte County; the herd is quarantined and adult cattle vaccinated, and ranchers are urged not to move carcasses before diagnosis. Food Safety (Sprouts Recall): A recalled sprouts outbreak linked to Shiga toxin-producing E. coli and Salmonella has been confirmed as distributed to only Minnesota and Wisconsin, even though illnesses were reported in 15 states—leaving investigators still working to explain how cases occurred elsewhere. School Health & Safety: A Sioux Falls pilot program funded by opioid settlement dollars will launch this fall in six schools to prevent student substance abuse and improve early intervention, citing rising fentanyl risks. Local Wellness Access: Cheyenne River Youth Project delivered fresh produce to 337 families and 65 elders plus school supplies to 100 families, aiming to reduce back-to-school stress and improve food access. Healthcare Workforce/Access: BAART Programs is expanding opioid treatment options by adding office-based buprenorphine at 11 locations across six states. Public Health Policy (SNAP Soda): South Dakota is seeking a waiver to restrict SNAP purchases for soft drinks, with the state facing an annual financial hook if approved.
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