286: M.OVI Strikes Again, Hells Canyon Bighorn Sheep Infected

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The conversation discusses the outbreak of pneumonia in the Hells Canyon area of Idaho among bighorn sheep. The host shares his personal experience with a similar outbreak in the past and highlights the severity of the disease. The challenges of managing and translocating infected sheep are also discussed. The conversation emphasizes the inability to slow the spread of the disease and the potential catastrophic impact on the bighorn sheep population. The tri-state area and the response of each state are mentioned, and the hope for a better outcome is expressed. Takeaways

• Pneumonia caused by Mycoplasma ovipneumoniae (MOV) is a serious threat to bighorn sheep populations.
• Translocating infected sheep can lead to the spread of the disease and compromise the entire herd.
• There is currently no effective way to slow the spread of the disease or reduce death among infected sheep.
• The outbreak in the Hells Canyon area of Idaho could have a catastrophic impact on the bighorn sheep population.
• The response of each state in the tri-state area will be crucial in monitoring and managing the outbreak.

Pneumonia hits Hells Canyon bighorn sheep, F&G and neighboring states monitoring the effects | Idaho Fish and Game

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