Wisconsin: Irving Park bison died from Malignant Catarrhal Fever spread by sheep

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Source: http://www.wqow.com/story/23549567/2013/09/27/irvine-park-bison-died-from-virus-spread-by-sheep


Irvine Park bison died from virus spread by sheep
Posted: Sep 27, 2013 1:24 PM EDT
By Bridget Kurtenbach, Internet Director - bio | email

Chippewa Falls (WQOW) - Officials revealed Friday what killed two bison and sickened a third at the Irvine Park & Zoo in Chippewa Falls.

A veterinarian said the bison died from Malignant Catarrhal Fever, a virus spread by sheep living in an adjacent pen. The veterinarian said the virus is spread by mucus and saliva, which bison are very susceptible to. The virus cannot be spread to other animals or humans..

 

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Source: http://www.fox11online.com/news/wisconsin/virus-outbreak-at-chippewa-falls-zoo-kills-four-bison-eb


Virus outbreak at Chippewa Falls Zoo kills four bison
Updated: Thursday, October 17, 2013, 8:53 AM CDT
Published: Thursday, October 17, 2013, 8:53 AM CDT

CHIPPEWA FALLS - A virus at a local zoo in western Wisconsin continues to decimate the bison herd.

The Irvine Park Zoo has lost two additional bison, bringing the total to four deaths since last month. The zoo has five remaining bison...