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A decision is expected in mid-2015 on a proposal to capture and quarantine wild bison from Yellowstone National Park so disease-free animals can be relocated to create new herds, Yellowstone’s chief scientist said.
The Department of Interior has identified 20 parcels of public lands in 10 states suitable for relocated Yellowstone bison that go through quarantine.
The park includes portions of Montana, Wyoming and Idaho. Its 4,860 bison are prized for their pure genetics. However, many carry the disease brucellosis, which can cause pregnant livestock to prematurely abort their young.
