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COVID-19 Updates: Taking steps to return to normal.
Alberta is monitoring bighorn sheep for evidence of disease.
If you see sick or dead bighorn sheep please contact your local Government of Alberta biologist. For contact information, see:
Wildlife agencies and wild sheep advocates across North America are collecting critical information on pneumonia in wild sheep.
Active testing for M. ovi bacteria as well as population monitoring are key components of this work. Results will:
Active ongoing surveillance for M. ovi and early detection of the associated disease in wild sheep in Alberta began in 2017.
For additional details on bighorn sheep disease surveillance in Alberta, see:
Please contribute to North American research on sinus tumours. For information on how you can help, see:
This procedure does not affect the taxidermy process or the quality of mounts.
We need to test more ewes and lambs for M. ovi. Some females develop immunity and become chronic carriers of M. ovi Even a few chronic carriers in a herd can cause recurrent outbreaks.
For more information on how to have your sheep tested for M. ovi see:
Taking nasal swabs takes less than 15 minutes. A summary of swab results will posted on this site.
Connect with a local Government of Alberta biologist or Provincial Disease Specialist (Edmonton) for more information about pneumonia in bighorn sheep:
Hours: 8:15 am to 4:30 pm (open Monday to Friday, closed statutory holidays)
Toll free: 310-0000 and ask to be connected to a government wildlife biologist or 780-427-3462 in Edmonton
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