In this episode, host Nick Madsen shares his experience at a quarantine facility where a group of bighorn sheep were infected with a disease called mycoplasma ovipneumoniae. He discusses the purpose of the study and the decision to euthanize the infected animals. Nick becomes attached to one particular ewe, number 28, and closely monitors her progression of the disease. He reflects on the sad reality of wildlife diseases and the challenges they pose for wildlife managers. The episode highlights the impact of diseases like brucellosis and chronic wasting disease on wildlife populations. Takeaways Diseases like mycoplasma ovipneumoniae present significant challenges for wildlife managers. Some bighorn sheep populations have 'super spreaders' that continue to shed the disease and reinfect the population. The disease can cause ewes to abort their fetuses, leading to population decline. Observing the impact of disease on wildlife can create a deeper understanding and empathy for the animals. #hunters #hunting #hunter #hunt #huntinglife #huntingseason #outdoors #deerhunting #deer #wildlife #outdoorlife #waterfowl

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