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Can I transmit MCF to healthy bison by handling MCF affected bison, their discharges or tissues?

April 26, 2017affected bison discharges handling healthy MCF tissues transmit

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Can I transmit MCF to healthy bison by handling MCF affected bison, their discharges or tissues?

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MCF virus is transmitted by sheep in most instances. There is no documented evidence of person-to-bison transmission. Normal veterinary infection control precautions should be followed when caring for a bison suspected to have this viral infection.