Coues 'n' Sheep Report post Posted April 6, 2014 Now I am not an alarmist but wanted to bring this up..... Some friends in Central AZ have come upon two bulls (at different times/locations) that appeared paralyzed in the hind end and no signs of being wounded. This was in just the last couple weeks. They have alerted AZGFD and it is being looked into. I was wondering if anyone else has seen anything similar while in the elk woods this spring? Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
elkhunter Report post Posted April 6, 2014 Might be algae problem, is there flowing water in the area or just tanks? It happened last year in New Mexico with low water level and high algae blooms which produced enough neurotoxin to paralyze wildlife 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
azslim Report post Posted April 6, 2014 happened in Wy too, turned out it was from lichen on the rocks they were picking up while grazing Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
firstcoueswas80 Report post Posted April 7, 2014 Tyler, were the effects terminal, or temporary? Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
520HUNT Report post Posted April 7, 2014 Algae? I thought the number one killer was Corn? 2 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
PRDATR Report post Posted April 7, 2014 happened in Wy too, turned out it was from lichen on the rocks they were picking up while grazing Got a link? I've never seen Elk eating Lichen. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
520HUNT Report post Posted April 7, 2014 I've seen elk licking the lichen on the rock in unit 21. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
wildwoody Report post Posted April 7, 2014 can also been hit by cars, seen it in 5 a Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
azslim Report post Posted April 7, 2014 Prdatr, http://www.uwyo.edu/vetsci/research/red-rim-elk-lichen-poisoning%20.html Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
CouesWhitetail Report post Posted April 7, 2014 Let us know what AGFD finds out. that's pretty weird....I hadn't heard about the lichen thing either. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
PRDATR Report post Posted April 7, 2014 Prdatr, http://www.uwyo.edu/vetsci/research/red-rim-elk-lichen-poisoning .html Thanks. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
elkhunter Report post Posted April 7, 2014 Tyler, were the effects terminal, or temporary? Casey- it killed the elk. About 100 elk died in new mexico last year because of this. Just cuz an elk is paralyzed doesnt mean it's dead, certainly bear/yotes were feasting on live elk! Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
elkhunter Report post Posted April 7, 2014 http://www.santafenewmexican.com/news/health_and_science/article_42e2331f-c9f3-5ae9-9678-89d1d1160eeb.html Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
