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Some still support keeping diseased bison

June 15, 2010

Many skeptical of bison vaccination proposal

At a public hearing in Bozeman Monday, a skeptical crowd questioned the wisdom shooting Yellowstone National Park bison with darts carrying brucellosis vaccines, with many saying the plan would have little benefit for wildlife.

The Park Service has pitched the idea as a way to decrease the chance bison will spread brucellosis – which causes animals to abort – to domestic cattle. In turn, the bison may enjoy more tolerance outside the park.

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