Is the USGS studying the problems with the Yellowstone bison and brucellosis?
USGS scientists are collaborating with university, State, and Federal groups on a number of studies. Ecological studies focus on forage availability, habitat use, and bison population dynamics. Brucellosis research includes examining the risk of transmission of the disease from wildlife to cattle, identification of exposed animals in the field, and the safety of vaccines to wildlife species. The information gained from these studies assists national park managers, Federal and State officials, Congress, and others in developing future bison management plans. See http://www.fort.usgs.gov/research_briefs/Bison_Brucellosis.html for summaries of the current bison and brucellosis studies being conducted by USGS and collaborating scientists.
