Deer, chronic wasting disease

Deer tests positive for chronic wasting disease on the Flathead Reservation
Chronic wasting disease was detected for the first time on the Flathead Reservation. Tribal officials are now sampling deer herds to see how widespread the fatal disease is.
What to know about deer and chronic wasting disease
There is a lot of concern surrounding deer having chronic wasting disease, you may know it from photos and talk of “zombie deer” in the wild.
New report addresses risk of Chronic Wasting Disease jumping from deer to humans
DULUTH, Minn. (Northern News Now) - In a first-of-its-kind report recently published by the University of Minnesota, researchers have turned their attention to the risk of Chronic Wasting Disease (CWD) jumping from deer to other species, like farm animals or people.
DNR: Deer tests positive for CWD in Mecosta County
A deer tested positive for chronic wasting disease in Mecosta County, according to the Michigan Department of Natural Resources.
Hunters Disagree on the Threat of Chronic Wasting Disease in Deer
The prion disease that causes deer, elk and other cervids to waste away could someday jump to humans, but many hunters are not convinced they should worry
DNR reports Mecosta County's first chronic wasting disease-positive deer
CWD is a fatal neurological disease that affects white-tailed deer, elk and moose. The chronic disease develops and spreads slowly.
First chronic wasting disease case found in Manitowoc County deer
MANITOWOC – A deer in Manitowoc County has been identified to have chronic wasting disease, and authorities urge hunters to test any deer they have harvested. The positive test result is from a 1-year-old buck harvested Nov. 23 on private property, according to the Wisconsin Department of Natural Resources.
Chronic Wasting Disease (CWD) identified in Mecosta Co. deer
CWD is a fatal neurological disease that affects white-tailed deer, elk and moose. To date, the disease has also been detected in the following Michigan counties: Clinton, Dickinson, Eaton, Gratiot, Hillsdale, Ingham, Ionia, Isabella, Jackson, Kent, Midland, Montcalm and Ogemaw.
DNR Confirms CWD In wild deer in Chippewa County
The Wisconsin Department of Natural Resources confirmed Wednesday the first positive test result for chronic wasting disease (CWD) in a wild deer in Chippewa County, which will lead to a renewal of baiting and feeding bans that are already in place.
Chronic wasting disease identified in Mecosta County deer population
Mecosta County last underwent intensive CWD surveillance from 2017 to 2019 when no positives were found among over 5,600 deer tested. According to the DNR, 167 deer have tested positive in Montcalm County, which shares a border with Millbrook Township.
Mecosta County buck found with CWD. Where the disease is found in Michigan's deer herd
A buck harvested in Mecosta County has been identified with chronic wasting disease, the Michigan Department of Natural Resources said in a news release, the first positive case found in the county as the always-fatal disease continues to spread.
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Report warns fatal deer disease could jump to humans. Unlikely, Michigan says
News of a chronic wasting disease case in Mecosta County came just days after Minnesota researchers said CWD could eventually pose a risk to other wildlife, livestock and potentially humans.
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Elk becomes first CWD-positive case of its species on a Wyoming feeding ground
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U of M researchers examine preparedness for possibility of CWD jump to humans
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More than 400 CWD positives detected in Mississippi since 2018
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CWD prions found in moose, deer, reindeer muscles in Norway, highlighting potential risk to people
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