biglakejake Report post Posted September 13, 2018 Navajo County Sheriff's Office Like This Page · 1 hr · ***NEWS RELEASE*** FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE For more information Contact: Deputy Chief David Clouse (928)524-4050 Dead Cows in Navajo County HOLBROOK, AZ – On September 9, 2018, a local rancher in Heber area reported to the Navajo County Sheriff’s Office two cows were discovered deceased in the area of Forest Road 9886T, Phoenix Park Wash area west of Heber/Overgaard. Navajo County Deputies responded to the area to conduct an investigation into the dead cows. On 09/11/18, Navajo County Sheriff’s Office received another report of approximately fourteen more cattle that were found deceased in the same area. On 09/12/18 with help from the State Veterinary’s Office, the deceased cattle were evaluated and processed for evidence. Several samples were collected from the cattle for lab analysis to determine the cause of death. Initial reports that were received indicated the cattle may have been shot and killed. However, further investigation indicates that the cattle have all appeared to have suffered from a natural occurring ecological poisoning, due to the current conditions in the forest. The results of the toxicology reports are pending from the AZ State lab. Other reports have also been received from other nearby ranchers as well. So far, the total number of cattle deceased is 24 in the Heber / Overgaard area. The case is under investigation by members of the Sheriff’s Office including the criminal investigations unit and AZ Livestock. U.S. Forest Service and AZ Game and Fish have been contacted and are assisting as well with the investigation. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
bonecollector Report post Posted September 13, 2018 dang thats no good Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
wildwoody Report post Posted September 13, 2018 Is it thistle?? Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Edge Report post Posted September 14, 2018 Johnson grass after a drought can be toxic or maybe Morning Glory 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
300RUM Report post Posted September 14, 2018 They could have found a drainage that had some Hemlock. It is extremely lethal. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
