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.
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Georgia DNR officials outline plan intended to contain spread of ‘zombie deer disease’
Starting next deer season, hunters in south Georgia will have the option to drop off the heads of deer they take to be tested for a fatal and infectious brain-eating disease sometimes called “zombie ...
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Georgia has its first case of ‘zombie deer disease’ and hunting season could be in danger
White-tailed deer are found throughout the South. Photo courtesy Mississippi State University. The Georgia Department of Natural Resources (DNR) confirmed the state’s first case of Chronic ...
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First Georgia deer tests positive for chronic wasting disease
State officials say the first recorded instance of chronic wasting disease in a Georgia deer was discovered last week in Lanier County, just north of Valdosta.
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First positive case of Chronic Wasting Disease confirmed in Georgia
Wildlife Resources Division (WRD) has confirmed through the United States Department of Agriculture’s National Veterinary ...
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Deer farmers want to use genetics to address chronic wasting disease in Senate bill
Chronic wasting disease is an incurable illness in deer that causes neurological problems, much like mad cow disease. The DNR ...
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Chronic Wasting Disease discovered in two Luzerne County deer
Two deer have tested positive for Chronic Wasting Disease in Luzerne County, the Pennsylvania Game Commission and the ...
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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 ...