2 of Colorado’s wolf packs are showing potential signs of a skin parasite — can the state diagnose and treat it?

Two of Colorado’s wolf packs are showing potential signs of a skin parasite — can the state diagnose and treat it?

Colorado Parks and Wildlife is monitoring a potential skin parasite in two of its wolf packs located in the state’s northwest region.  The state wildlife agency provided an update on what the infection could be and whether treatment will be an option at its Wednesday commission meeting.  Parks and Wildlife Director Laura Clellan shared that the concerns stem from observed hair loss in several wolves and is one of three reasons it has decided to …

2 of Colorado’s wolf packs are showing potential signs of a skin parasite — can the state diagnose and treat it?

Colorado Parks and Wildlife is monitoring a potential skin parasite in two of its wolf packs located in the state’s northwest region.  The state wildlife agency provided an update on what the infection could be and whether treatment will be an option at its Wednesday, Nov. 4, commission meeting.  Parks and Wildlife Director Laura Clellan shared that the concerns stem from observed hair loss in several wolves and is one of three reasons it has de…