Investigation Continues into Mysterious Cow Deaths in Wisconsin
By: Newsroom Solutions
Updated: January 17, 2011
There's another animal die-off mystery to follow up the mass deaths of blackbirds and drum fish in Arkansas.
Investigators are trying to determine exactly what caused the mysterious deaths of about 200 cows in Portage County, Wisconsin.
The dead cattle were found on a farm in Amherst, which is about 50 miles southeast of Wausau.
Law enforcement officials say the animals likely died of a virus that causes respiratory and reproductive problems.
They say the farm owner has been working with a veterinarian and samples from the dead animals have been sent to Madison for testing.
Investigators say there's no threat to people or other animals.
Investigators are trying to determine exactly what caused the mysterious deaths of about 200 cows in Portage County, Wisconsin.
The dead cattle were found on a farm in Amherst, which is about 50 miles southeast of Wausau.
Law enforcement officials say the animals likely died of a virus that causes respiratory and reproductive problems.
They say the farm owner has been working with a veterinarian and samples from the dead animals have been sent to Madison for testing.
Investigators say there's no threat to people or other animals.
