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Jul 14, 2023 | 12:59 PM
FORT SMITH, N.W.T. — The Northwest Territories federal government is verifying an anthrax break out amongst the Slave River Lowlands bison population.
The Department of Environment and Climate Change reported the believed break out recently after 15 bison carcasses were discovered in between Fort Smith and Fort Resolution.
This week, it says the break out has actually been verified by lab screening and an overall of 28 carcasses have actually been discovered.
It says all carcasses are being dealt with as anthrax cases