Tag: Chronic Wasting Disease
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Global Health Updates: Japan Sees Early Flu Activity, CEPI-SII Partner on H5N1 Vaccine, and New CWD Watch in Wyoming
Japan Reports Early Flu Activity and School Closures In a developing sign of the flu season, Japan has observed early influenza activity prompting temporary closures of some schools as a precaution. Health officials say the situation is being monitored closely, with emphasis on protecting children who are most vulnerable to flu complications. Local health authorities…
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CWD Confirmed at Portage County Wisconsin Deer Farm: Quarantine and Investigation Underway
Portage County Deer Farm Quarantined as CWD Confirmed A 3-year-old buck at a deer farm in Portage County, central Wisconsin, tested positive for chronic wasting disease (CWD). The Wisconsin Department of Agriculture, Trade and Consumer Protection (DATCP) confirmed the result on October 10, with the National Veterinary Services Laboratories in Ames, Iowa, issuing the official…
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Portage County Deer Farm Quarantined as CWD Case Confirmed in 3-Year-Old Buck
Portage County confirms chronic wasting disease on a deer farm A deer farm in Portage County, located in central Wisconsin, has been placed under quarantine after a 3-year-old buck tested positive for chronic wasting disease (CWD). The confirmation came from the Wisconsin Department of Agriculture, Trade and Consumer Protection (DATCP) and was verified by the…