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Disease outbreak in Banks Island muskox
At least 100 animals dead from erysipelas
CBC News
Posted: Jul 28, 2012 10:11 AM CT
Last Updated: Jul 28, 2012 10:48 AM CT
An outbreak of erysipelas has killed at least 100 muskox on N.W.T.?s Banks Island.
Wildlife officials say preliminary lab results suggest erysipelas bacteria are causing the deaths. The disease is typically found in livestock such as pigs.
This is the first time the disease has been seen in muskox in the N.W.T...
Disease outbreak in Banks Island muskox
At least 100 animals dead from erysipelas
CBC News
Posted: Jul 28, 2012 10:11 AM CT
Last Updated: Jul 28, 2012 10:48 AM CT
An outbreak of erysipelas has killed at least 100 muskox on N.W.T.?s Banks Island.
Wildlife officials say preliminary lab results suggest erysipelas bacteria are causing the deaths. The disease is typically found in livestock such as pigs.
This is the first time the disease has been seen in muskox in the N.W.T...