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Thailand steps up border control of livestock after anthrax outbreak is reported in neighboring Laos

Mar. 29, 2024 04:55 AM EDT

BANGKOK (AP) — Thailand's government has ordered officials to closely monitor livestock along the border with Laos after more than 50 people were reported to have contracted anthrax in the neighboring country. Thai authorities have been working closely with those in Laos after...

Montana man used animal tissue and testicles to breed 'giant' sheep for sale to hunting preserves

Mar. 13, 2024 21:28 PM EDT

BILLINGS, Mont. (AP) — A Montana rancher illegally used tissue and testicles from wild sheep killed by hunters in central Asia and the U.S. to breed “giant” hybrid sheep for sale to private hunting preserves in Texas, according to court documents and federal prosecutors. Arthur...