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More Animal Die-Offs: 200 Cows Dead in Wisconsin

Farmer thinks a virus is probably involved

By Polly Davis Doig,  Newser Staff

Posted Jan 16, 2011 11:14 AM CST

(Newser) – First it was birds, then fish, then more fish. Now, it's 200 cows lying dead in a Wisconsin field, reports the Rapid-Tribune. But this mass die-off might be a little less murky: The farmer reportedly told local officials he suspected the animals died of one of two viruses common to unvaccinated cattle. The animals are undergoing testing.

A healthy steer eats hay Tuesday, Feb. 24, 2009, at the Buffalo Livestock Market where about 60,000 cattle are auctioned each year in Buffalo, Mo.
A healthy steer eats hay Tuesday, Feb. 24, 2009, at the Buffalo Livestock Market where about 60,000 cattle are auctioned each year in Buffalo, Mo.   (AP Photo/Kelley McCall)
Some 200 cows have been found dead in a Wisconsin field.
Some 200 cows have been found dead in a Wisconsin field.   (AP Photo/Kelley McCall)
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B. David Mehmet
Jan 23, 2011 8:34 PM CST
You got that damn right. Cows dying ALL at the same time. That is one coordinated virus or disease.
Johnthejanitor
Jan 17, 2011 12:57 AM CST
I'm glad to see readers of Newsers are ahead of the curve, we rock.
Illuminated_One
Jan 16, 2011 8:45 PM CST
First it was birds, then fish, then more fish - now the cows..The aliens are tuning up for the big one..humans!
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