Chronic Wasting Disease spotted in deer in Georgia for first time
For the first time, Chronic Wasting Disease (CWD) has been confirmed in a deer found in Georgia. Tina Johannsen, assistant chief of game management for the Georgia Department of Natural Resources, said the disease was found on a property on the Berrien-Lanier county line in South Georgia in a deer that was harvested on November 30, 2024.
First case of Chronic Wasting Disease confirmed in deer in South Georgia
The first positive case of Chronic Wasting Disease (CWD) has been confirmed in white-tailed deer in the peach state, and it was detected right here in South Georgia.According to the DNR, this case was confirmed on a property that straddles Lanier and Berrien counties.
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.
Deadly deer disease case confirmed in S. Georgia by state Department of Natural Resources
Georgia Department of Natural Resources confirms deer has tested positive for the state’s first identified case of chronic wasting disease.
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.
Georgia Confirms Its First Case of Chronic Wasting Disease
Georgia wildlife officials have confirmed the state's first-ever case of CWD in a hunter-harvested whitetail buck.
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Wisconsin study shows CWD greatly reduces annual survival rates in deer, suppresses population growth
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Iowa DNR: two additional cases of CWD reported in SW Iowa
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CWD expands its presence into Morrow County, Ohio
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GA wildlife officials warn of positive case of ‘zombie deer disease’, first in state
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Georgia DNR confirms first case of chronic wasting disease in deer
The Georgia Department of Natural Resources (DNR) has confirmed the state’s first case of Chronic Wasting Disease (CWD) in a white-tailed deer.
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DNR: New study on CWD shows deer populations are likely declining in impacted regions
The Wisconsin Department of Natural Resources (DNR) presented a new study on how Chronic Wasting Disease impacts the ...
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DNR reports Mecosta County’s first CWD-positive wild deer
Mecosta is now the 14th Michigan county where chronic wasting disease has been identified in the wild deer population, according to the Michigan Department of Natural Resources. An adult buck ...