Two veterinarians, hundreds of miles apart, solved a cow sickness whodunit

By Jared Strong, Iowa Capital Dispatch
Apr 18, 2024
Apr 18, 2024

Bird flu mystery 2.jpg — Dr. Barb Petersen, of Sunrise Veterinary Service, is a dairy and beef cattle veterinarian in Amarillo, Texas.
Photo courtesy of Barb Petersen

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By Jared Strong, Iowa Capital Dispatch

It appeared to be a problem with the food.

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Bird flu mystery 1.jpg — The Veterinary Diagnostic Laboratory at Iowa State University tests samples from animals for viruses such as avian influenza.
Photo courtesy of Veterinary Diagnostic Laboratory

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Bird flu mystery 3.jpg — Dr. Drew Magstadt, a clinical associate professor at the Veterinary Diagnostic Laboratory at Iowa State University.
Photo courtesy of ISU

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