Hog, lamb die at fair

Fair veterinarian Dr. Randy McGraw of Bunchgrass Veterinary in Colfax said two fair animals died during the fair week.

“We did have a couple animals die out there this year, but none of them heat-related,” McGraw said.

McGraw said there are usually incidents with the fair animals, but he monitors them closely to ensure the animals are safe and even sends some home if he finds that conditions are not right for them.

“The state requires a veterinarian to be available (at the fair),” McGraw said. “You get that many animals together and things happen. It was just incidental things that happened.”...