“Transmission” documentary out

[WanderWoman]

In relation to some of the sheep management issues discussed in another thread recently, this feature-length documentary has just been released.

I’d recommend having a box of tissues ready.

MOVI Free | Transmission FIlm

Doctors, biologists, & volunteers come together to fight a deadly disease threatening both wild & domestic sheep, in this feature-length documentary.

movifree.org

 

[Huntin' Fool]

Without sheep hunters' money, game departments and wildlife scientists efforts, we would have lost huntable populations in the lower 48, many years ago.

Most here knew that.

 

[littlebighorn]

Thanks for the link WanderWoman. I watched it the other day and wanted to post it, but didn't know how.
This documentary is an outstanding production every sheep enthusiast should watch.
I wish it was mandatory for domestic sheep operations to also view it.
As HF says, there are many dedicated people still trying to fix the problem and it takes everyone.

 

[YukonGold]

Whaddaya think it would take to get some laws passed to prevent this sort of thing? I honestly believe we're going to lose bighorn sheep if we don't.

 

[littlebighorn]

Whaddaya think it would take to get some laws passed to prevent this sort of thing? I honestly believe we're going to lose bighorn sheep if we don't.

We have been losing bighorn sheep ever since domestic sheep were brought to North America, but they are still here because of sportsman's interest and funding.
In my mind, the only way laws will be enacted will be when the value of Wild Sheep becomes as important to the general population as the value of domestic sheep and their products. (very tall task)
It's also critical to keep in mind that every domestic sheep producer has his livelihood at stake. Many have and will continue to push back with all their might.
If there were any easy solutions, it would have happened decades ago, but I'm glad to see that many are still getting after it.

 

[Green Hunter]

Thanks for the recommendation, I'll check it out.

The comment from @Huntin' Fool needs to be promoted more often across all groups to really illustrate the benefits of the North American model.

 

[TheTone]

Whaddaya think it would take to get some laws passed to prevent this sort of thing? I honestly believe we're going to lose bighorn sheep if we don't.

Agricultural interests to run out of money for lobbying

 

[BigHornRam]

They are doing some good research at MSU right now. Ag interest and bighorn interest working together to fund science and hopefully find solutions.

Experimental infection of specific pathogen-free domestic lambs with Mycoplasma ovipneumoniae

scholarworks.montana.edu

Or we can keep making it political and solve nothing.

 

[BigHornRam]

Sheep Health Research Updates - Department of Microbiology & Cell Biology | Montana State University

nios.montana.edu

 

[BradA]

Great documentary! I really enjoyed it and appreciate you sharing it with us.

 

[Green Hunter]

I watched this last night, again thanks for the recommendation. It was an interesting review of the issue and situation.

 

[Huntin' Fool]

Scientists with science - please find a cure soon.

 

[BigHornRam]

Montana launching studies to understand bighorn sheep populations

Hundreds of bighorn sheep in eight herds, along with domestic sheep, will be collared in Montana this summer as the Montana Department of Fish, Wildlife & Parks launches a large-scale study into how, or if, the animals mingle.

www.spokesman.com

 

[Oak]

There is a short version of Transmission now available that focuses on the wild sheep side of the story.