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During the past few months, dozens of calves have been found dead without any signs of wolf attacks. There has been no confirmation of a disease so far. Colorado officials are perplexed at this point.

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In October, 18 dead cows were found just outside the town of Meeker. Some looked as though they were killed by wolves, but officials with Colorado Parks and Wildlife found no wolf tracks or evidence of the predator in the area.

In the two months that local wildlife experts have searched for a culprit, at least 40 calves have died.

Klinglesmith, along with veterinaries, officials with the Colorado Parks and Wildlife, and other experts, continue to investigate the cause of the deaths. While the case largely remains a mystery, a new theory, unrelated to wolves, has emerged.

Both Klinglesmith and Colorado Parks and Wildlife Northwest Region Manager Travis Black say the cows may have also been infected with black leg, a disease caused by the Clostridium bacteria, The Coloradoan reported.

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https://www.phantomsandmonsters.com/2022/12/mysterious-cattle-deaths-in-northwest.html