Tag: Chronic Wasting Disease
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New Chronic Wasting Disease Case Found in BC’s Kootenay Deer Population
New case of chronic wasting disease confirmed in Kootenay deer A recent check by British Columbia’s wildlife authorities confirmed another case of chronic wasting disease (CWD) in a deer population, extending the province’s tally to nine confirmed cases. The finding, centered in the Kootenay region, underscores ongoing concerns about the spread of this fatal neurological…
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New Chronic Wasting Disease Case Detected in BC Deer in Kootenay
New CWD Case in British Columbia’s Kootenay Region A fresh case of chronic wasting disease (CWD) has been confirmed in a deer within British Columbia’s Kootenay region, marking another addition to the province’s growing list of affected wildlife. According to a statement from the Ministry of Water, Land and Resource Stewardship, the newest case increases…
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New CWD Case Detected in B.C. Deer: Kootenay Brings Province to Nine
Overview: CWD in British Columbia Chronic wasting disease (CWD) has been detected once again in British Columbia’s wild deer population. The latest confirmed case is in the Kootenay region, bringing the province’s total number of detected cases to nine. While this development is concerning for wildlife enthusiasts and local hunters alike, provincial officials stress that…
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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…