US warns of ‘zombie deer’ cases
- November 21, 2023
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Last week, The first case of zombie deer disease has been identified in Yellowstone National Park.“; A servant in Tennessee also tested positive in the past few hours,
Last week, The first case of zombie deer disease has been identified in Yellowstone National Park.“; A servant in Tennessee also tested positive in the past few hours, US authorities warned.
The call is made mainly in places where hunting and movement of animals is practiced.
New York Department of Environmental Conservation (DEC) warns hunters because they can inadvertently cause chronic wasting disease (CHD) “by bringing home deer carcasses or parts from outside New York or using natural urine products containing CWD prions.”
Photo: WRD Georgia
That’s why he recommended the “bone” animals hunted outside of New York. and avoid natural urine products.
Also, Georgina Wildlife Department conducted preventive transport of harvested animals Out of state.
This Monday in Lewis County, Tennessee, Wildlife agents confirm first positive case of chronic wasting disease (CWD) in farmed deer and reported that the disease affects the nervous system of cervids, including white-tailed deer, mule deer, elk and elk.
In addition to the fact that the disease is spread through body fluids, their contact with contaminated soil, plants, food or water.
Symptoms in infected animals include: significant weight loss, loss of coordinationlethargy, drooling, excessive thirst or urination, drooping ears, and lack of fear of people.
In an effort to prevent the spread, Hunters are urged to be alert to these symptoms and use gloves when handling meat.
These rules and prohibitions apply to the import of live deer. and other deer, as well as ingestion of carcasses and by-products.
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Organizations also recommended not feed the wild deeras this may contribute to the spread of CWD.
Source: Aristegui Noticias
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