http://blog.buffalofieldcampaign.org Working on the Front Lines to Save the Last Wild Buffalo! Thu, 03 Jul 2008 19:35:57 +0000 http://backend.userland.com/rss092 en Here are the articles which appeared in the media during the last few days. 7/1 State vets plan to eliminate brucellosis in Yellowstone bison KULR-TV, Billings http://www.kulr8.com/news/state/22795274.html 6/30 Federal brucellosis policy is unrealistic Casper Star Tribune http://www.trib.com/articles/2008/06/30/editorial/editorial/fb559b10989ed5628725747700210022.txt Outbreak renews brucellosis debate KPAX-TV, Missoula http://www.montanasnewsstation.com/Global/story.asp?S=8579758&nav=menu227_2 Boy injured by Yellowstone bison Star Valley Independent (WY) http://www.starvalleyindependent.com/2008/06/boy-injured-by-yellowstone-bison/ 6/29 Letter: Policy degrades healthy gene pool (Robert Hoskins!) Casper Star Tribune http://www.trib.com/articles/2008/06/29/editorial/letters/239051d4f776e75d872574770001865f.txt Letter: ... http://blog.buffalofieldcampaign.org/2008/07/03/buffalo-news-620-71/ State Vets Plan to Eliminate Brucellosis in Yellowstone Bison KULR-TV - Billings,MT,USA By Alden Downing This shows the true colors of the livestock industry and how they want to control how our wildlife is managed for their benefit. Buffalo in the Yellowstone are among the few genetically pure buffalo left in North ... http://blog.buffalofieldcampaign.org/2008/07/02/state-vets-plan-to-eliminate-brucellosis-in-yellowstone-bison/ Buffalo Field Campaign Yellowstone Bison Update from the Field June 26, 2008 KEEP BFC ON THE FRONTLINES WITH A TAX DEDUCTIBLE CONTRIBUTION TODAY https://secure.groundspring.org/dn/index.php?id=1807 ------------------------------ ------------------------------ In this issue: * Update from the Field * COMMENT: Montana Buffalo Hunt Planned for 2008-2009 * "Buffalo News" ~ Collaborative Newsletter for the Buffalo Available * "Let Buffalo Roam" License Plates for Every State! * ... http://blog.buffalofieldcampaign.org/2008/06/26/update-from-the-field-june-26-2008/ Cattle group calls for elk, bison reductions in Yellowstone Rather than facing the real issue with brucellosis, namely the elk feed grounds in Wyoming where artificially high concentrations increase the prevalence of brucellosis, the California-based U.S. Cattlemen's' Association wants you, the public, to accept more killing of Yellowstone wildlife for industry. http://blog.buffalofieldcampaign.org/2008/06/23/cattle-group-calls-for-elk-bison-reductions-in-yellowstone/ 13 More Cattle in Wyoming Have Brucellosis. By BOB MOEN of the Associated Press These cattle appear to be from the same herd that tested positive for brucellosis last week. Ralph Maughan has posted about the previous cases. Brucellosis now confirmed in cows near Sublette County, WY elk feedlot http://blog.buffalofieldcampaign.org/2008/06/20/13-more-cattle-in-wyoming-have-brucellosis/ Join wild buffalo advocates at a benefit for Buffalo Field Campaign! Tatanka 2008 will take place in Victor, Idaho June 20-21. Events will be MC'd by BFC's co-founder Mike Mease! Musical acts include B-Side Players, Army, MooGot2, Anthony Smith's Trunk Fulla Funk, Chanman's Roots Band, Teton Honkeytonk, All-Stars, ... http://blog.buffalofieldcampaign.org/2008/06/19/reminder-upcoming-event-tatanka-music-festival-2008/ On Saturday, June 28, BFC will participate in Patagonia's "Voice Your Choice" program. Customers vote from June 10-July 19 on the enviro group that most deserves a $4,000 grant! Learn more and stop by the Patagonia Outlet in Dillon and vote for BFC! http://blog.buffalofieldcampaign.org/2008/06/19/bfc-to-table-at-the-patagonia-outlet-dillon-mt/ Here are the stories which appeared in the press of the last several weeks. 6/19 Mexican cattle weren't the source of outbreak, they say (BFC mention) Billings Gazette (McKee ~ her daddy must be a 4th generation rancher.... ) http://www.billingsgazette.net/articles/2008/06/19/news/state/33-cattle.txt State takes action on brucellosis testing after positive cow found in Montana Farm & Ranch Guide http://www.farmandranchguide.com/articles/2008/06/19/ag_news/livestock_news/lives10.txt Breaking ... http://blog.buffalofieldcampaign.org/2008/06/19/buffalo-news-529-61908/ The latest Yellowstone Bison Population Management Activities report is out. There are reports that a population estimate was to be done but there is very little with regard to how many bison are left after the massive slaughter and winter kill of this past season. Could the Park Service have ... http://blog.buffalofieldcampaign.org/2008/06/18/yellowstone-bison-population-management-activities-report/ Six groups have collaborated to publish a new Buffalo Newsletter. The newsletter will be distributed to Park visitors by Buffalo Field Campaign volunteers this summer and at events and fundraisers. The newsletter is a joint project of the Buffalo Field Campaign, Gallatin Wildlife Association, Horse Butte Neighbors of Buffalo, Natural ... http://blog.buffalofieldcampaign.org/2008/06/13/six-groups-collaborate-to-publish-a-new-buffalo-newsletter/