Humans can contract the disease through contact with infected animals or contaminated animal products.
Ms Emokpae said the vaccination of domesticated animals, free of charge, would also be conducted alongside the inspection exercise.
Yobe has begun the vaccination of cattle and other livestock against anthrax in four local government areas bordering the Niger Republic.
The NIMR boss said livestock and their handlers should be given further attention and teach the public how to prevent the spread of the disease.
Ms Adaulugba described anthrax as a “serious infectious disease caused by a bacteria known as Bacillus anthracis.
