The Georgia Department of Natural Resources (DNR) has confirmed the state's first case of Chronic Wasting Disease (CWD) in a deer. The fatal neurological illness, often called “zombie deer disease,” ...

The zombie deer disease has made its way to Georgia and its spread is concerning for animal experts and hunters alike.

SCIENTISTS have warned 'zombie deer disease', fatal to every animal it infects, has potential to spread to humans. Medically known as chronic wasting disease (CWD), the condition leaves deer ...

A 'zombie deer' disease that is fatal to every animal it infects could soon spill over into humans — if it hasn't already, according to an alarming new report. Experts have been warning for ...

The disease — which is 100% fatal — causes a deer's nervous system to shut down until they die, but there's no evidence of the disease spreading to humans.

Scientists express concern over the possibility of the deadly and incurable 'zombie deer' disease affecting humans. The disease, which currently impacts deer and other animals, could potentially ...

A new report, funded by the Minnesota Department of Natural Resources, revealed that "zombie deer disease" could soon spill over to humans. According to the alert, the deadly illness, also known ...

Starting next deer season, hunters in south Georgia can have their deer tested for a fatal and infectious disease sometimes ...

Chronic wasting disease (CWD), also known as "zombie deer disease," has officially spread to 24 US states. The neurodegenerative disease affects hoofed animals like elk, reindeer, moose and ...

Wildlife authorities in Georgia are warning about 'zombie deer disease' after the state's first case. A white-tail deer in Lanier County contracted the devastating neurological disease ...

ATLANTA — Georgia wildlife officials are sending out a warning after a deer tested positive for what is known as “zombie deer disease.” It’s actual name is Chronic Wasting Disease and is a ...