Chronic wasting disease, an unstoppable killer of deer, creeping closer to Columbus
Ending the spread of CWD appears unlikely because the prions, which cluster in the brain and nervous system, can be transmitted in many of ways.
Hunting Big Bucks Year After Year Helps Curb Chronic Wasting Disease, Study Shows
By analyzing mule deer herds in Wyoming, researchers predict that hunters can help slow the spread of CWD by increasing harvest rates of adult deer.
New study finds hunting male deer can help control spread of chronic wasting disease
“We found that harvesting a high proportion of the adult males in the herd – around 40% every year for 20 years, is expected to keep chronic wasting disease infections at low numbers,” lead author and USGS scientist Wynne Moss said in the press release.
Chronic wasting disease detected in Georgia deer for the first time
A fatal neurological illness that affects deer known as chronic wasting disease has been detected in Georgia for the first time, state wildlife officials announced Thursday.
Chronic wasting disease detected in deer near Hawley, Minnesota
Chronic wasting disease has been detected near Hawley for the first time. Hunters' voluntary testing helped identify the disease; new management zones and sampling rules may follow.
Chronic Wasting Disease: What to know in North Carolina
CJD is rare but fatal. The UK NHS lists possible symptoms including loss of intellect and memory, changes in personality, loss of balance and coordination, slurred speech, vision problems and blindness, abnormal jerking movements and progressive loss of brain function and mobility. CJD usually causes fatality within a year of the symptoms’ onset.
Georgia Detects First Case of Chronic Wasting Disease in Deer, Prompting Swift Action by Wildlife Officials
Georgia confirms its first case of Chronic Wasting Disease in a white-tailed deer, prompting the DNR to establish a CWD Management Area and enforce precautions.
Georgia officials lay out strategy for mitigating 'zombie deer' chronic wasting disease spread after positive test
Georgia's first-ever case of the deer disease -- which is 100% fatal -- was reported last week in south Georgia.
First Chronic Wasting Disease case in Georgia: What is it and does it affect people?
The first case of Chronic Wasting Disease in Georgia has been confirmed. Find out what it is and if it can affect humans.
Chronic wasting disease confirmed in wild deer in 2 new Minnesota deer permit areas
The closest CWD positive wild deer to the one detected in DPA 701 is 31 miles from a positive in DPA 605. The CWD positive wild deer in DPA 266 is roughly 54 miles from the confirmed positive near Climax, Minnesota.
Officials brief GA Senate on ways to control 'zombie deer' disease spread after positive test
Georgia's first-ever case of chronic wasting disease -- which is 100% fatal -- was reported last week to have been found in a deer in south Georgia.
Georgia has its first case of ‘zombie deer disease’ and hunting season could be in danger
The zombie deer disease has made its way to Georgia and its spread is concerning for animal experts and hunters alike.
Discovery of deer disease puts $1.6 billion hunting industry on alert
The discovery of chronic wasting disease in a Georgia deer has state officials on alert, but they say the deer hunting ...