Mass Animal Deaths
April 1, 2011 
Mass deaths of livestock have been reported on farms a short distance outside of the Vastopolis metropolitan area. Officials are unsure of the cause at this time. Many farmers are preparing for tough times ahead since livestock is their main source of income. Meanwhile, nearby food processing plants are warning of a reduced supply of food products for residents of Vastopolis in the coming weeks. Citizens may notice a short term price increase at local supermarkets because of a food shortage. According to Department of Agriculture Official Tony Grenier, the investigation into the deaths is ongoing. ``The issue now is cleanup'' he said. ``We also need to test the soil and feed for contamination.``He assures residents that every effort is being made to make sure currently stocked food is safe to eat.
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