Cattle group calls for elk, bison reductions in Yellowstone

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By The Associated Press

Story Published: Jun 23, 2008 at 6:59 PM MST

Story Updated: Jun 23, 2008 at 6:59 PM MST

BILLINGS - A nationwide cattlemen's group is calling on Yellowstone National Park to reduce bison and elk numbers as part of efforts to eradicate the livestock disease brucellosis.

After being nearly eliminated elsewhere in the country over the last several decades, brucellosis still lingers in the park's wildlife. The disease, first brought to the area by early European settlers, causes pregnant cows to abort their calves. Infections in cows surfaced in recent weeks on two ranches in the Greater Yellowstone area, in Daniel, Wyoming and Pray. The source of infection is under investigation.

To guard against future transmissions, the California-based U.S. Cattlemen's' Association says the federal government should reduce Yellowstone's elk and bison populations to help contain the animals within the park.

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attaboy said on Tuesday, Jun 24 at 9:04 AM

Whats new! Why don't they move their ranches away from YNP! They won't be happy until they kill every wild animal in the country.

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