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Montana bighorn sheep disease studies lay groundwork for understanding die-offs

Montana's bighorn sheep face population declines, prompting research and management adjustments.
Multiple factors, including disease and habitat, contribute to the vulnerability of bighorn sheep populations.
Researchers at MSU received $4 million to study disease prevention in wild and domestic sheep.
Rebecca Mowry stated the best way to protect the herds is to not have domestic sheep and goats.
FWP closed Hunting District 622 after biologists found only five animals, indicating severe decline.

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Montana bighorn sheep disease studies lay groundwork for understanding die-offs

What caused a once thriving band of bighorn sheep in the Middle Missouri Breaks to vanish? Numerous studies have attempted to find clues to similar declines.

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