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Epizootic bacterial pneumonia of bighorn sheep in Alberta : Mycoplasma ovipneumoniae

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The Mycoplasma ovipneumoniae bacterium can cause a highly-contagious and fatal pneumonia in wild sheep, but rarely causes severe illness in domestic sheep and goats. This fact sheet explains why ... More ≫

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The Mycoplasma ovipneumoniae bacterium can cause a highly-contagious and fatal pneumonia in wild sheep, but rarely causes severe illness in domestic sheep and goats. This fact sheet explains why the bacterium is a concern, describes its transmission cycle, and lists tools that can be used to prevent it from entering Alberta's bighorn sheep population.

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Management plan for bighorn sheep in Alberta

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This plan presents Fish and Wildlife Services' goals, objectives, and management strategies for the management of bighorn sheep in Alberta; it will be periodically reviewed and updated, as ... More ≫

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This plan presents Fish and Wildlife Services' goals, objectives, and management strategies for the management of bighorn sheep in Alberta; it will be periodically reviewed and updated, as necessary. Implementation will be subject to the Services' priorities established during the budgeting process.

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