An outbreak of bluetongue among bighorn sheep in the Grand Forks area has livestock producers on watch. There have been 12 possible cases identified, though lab testing is still in progress. Several white-tailed deer in Washington have also contracted the disease. The virus that causes the disease is spread by biting midges (also known as …
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Sheep producers told to bear with wildlife
METCHOSIN – A black bear has been killing sheep in the Metchosin area on Vancouver Island since July and unlike previous occasions, the BC Conservation Officer Service (COS) is stepping back and asking farmers to step up prevention efforts. Twenty-one sheep from various farms have been killed to date. Ten of the bear kills were …