US | dead animals More Animal Die-Offs: 200 Cows Dead in Wisconsin Farmer thinks a virus is probably involved By Polly Davis Doig Posted Jan 16, 2011 11:14 AM CST Copied A healthy steer eats hay Tuesday, Feb. 24, 2009, at the Buffalo Livestock Market where about 60,000 cattle are auctioned each year in Buffalo, Mo. (AP Photo/Kelley McCall) First it was birds, then fish, then more fish. Now, it's 200 cows lying dead in a Wisconsin field, reports the Rapid-Tribune. But this mass die-off might be a little less murky: The farmer reportedly told local officials he suspected the animals died of one of two viruses common to unvaccinated cattle. The animals are undergoing testing. Read These Next Trump says Iran has sent the US a 'very big present.' Air Canada's CEO is in hot water for his post-crash remarks. Moms, this is not how to handle someone bullying your child. Iran thumbs its nose at America's 15-point proposal. Report an error