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Ohio may expand tracking as chronic wasting disease spreads in deer. What it means for you
Deer infected with fatal chronic wasting disease have been spotted closer to central Ohio. What steps might be taken as a result?
This Kentucky bill could help limit the spread of chronic wasting disease in deer
FRANKFORT, Ky. — A Kentucky bill has been introduced that could help limit the spread of Chronic Wasting Disease (CWD) in deer. So far, two cases of Chronic Wasting Disease have been confirmed in Kentucky and another one was confirmed near the Kentucky border in Indiana.
How is chronic wasting disease impacting deer and elk herds in northwest Colorado?
For decades, chronic wasting disease has plagued Colorado’s deer, elk and moose herds. While Colorado Parks and Wildlife has been working to manage and respond to outbreaks of the fatal neurological disease,
Chronic wasting disease, the fatal illness impacting deer and elk, explained
Chronic Wasting Disease — an always fatal disease that affects deer, elk and other animals — has been spreading across the country for the past few decades.
Chronic wasting disease confirmed in second deer in Indiana
The appearance of chronic wasting disease has prompted the Indiana Department of Natural Resources to increase deer surveillance in southwest Indiana in the next hunting season.
Outdoors: Chronic Wasting Disease isn’t coming – it’s here
When the presence of Chronic Wasting Disease was first discovered in Pennsylvania deerhalf a state away, locally the reaction was one of superficial concern. Wishful thinking was that the always-fatal neurological disease caused by a misfoldedprotein called prions in deer and elk would somehow contain itself.
Kentucky confirms case of chronic wasting disease in deer harvested near Indiana state line
The deer was harvested in Posey County, Indiana — near western Kentucky. Chronic wasting disease has been found in many states, impacting deer populations.
Chronic wasting disease increases in much of northeastern Montana
Montana Fish, Wildlife and Parks reports chronic washing disease (CWD) prevalence is increasing in much of northeastern Montana.The disease, which is 100% fata
What You Need to Know About Chronic Wasting Disease in Deer
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18% of mule deer in northeastern Montana have deadly chronic wasting disease
Regionwide, CWD prevalence in adult mule deer has increased from around 3% of the 2018-19 samples to almost 18% of 2024 samples,” said Scott Hemmer, Havre-area FWP biologist.
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State proposes urgent action to curb spread of brutal animal disease — here's why they want to act fast
It's a simple conservation effort that could prevent a conservation catastrophe. State proposes urgent action to curb spread ...
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As fatal deer disease spreads in Pennsylvania, here’s what hunters, residents can do
Pennsylvania Game Commission officials discussed Chronic Wasting Disease's spread, testing, and prevention measures at a packed public meeting.
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Sharpshooters an Option in New Pennsylvania Chronic Wasting Area
The Pennsylvania Game Commission recently met to address the state’s newest chronic wasting disease outbreaks and how they ...
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Deer-killing disease is in NEPA to stay
While deer and other animals such as elk and moose that contract CWD always die and there is no vaccine or treatment, the ...
How This ‘Zombie Deer Disease’ Turns Deer Into Walking Corpses—And Why There’s No Cure
Chronic wasting disease slowly turns the brains of infected deer (and other cervids) into spongy, deteriorating masses, triggering bizarre behavior and, inevitably, a fatal outcome.