DNR discloses ‘unfortunate’ discovery of chronic wasting disease in a wild deer near Stillwater
The Minnesota DNR has confirmed a case of chronic wasting disease in a wild deer near Stillwater, prompting immediate action.
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What is chronic wasting disease?
Chronic wasting disease is a fatal neurological disease affecting deer, elk, moose, and other cervids. It is caused by misfolded proteins called prions, which damage the brain and nervous system.
How is chronic wasting disease spread?
CWD is primarily spread through direct animal-to-animal contact and environmental contamination with infectious prions. Deer can contract the disease by ingesting prions from contaminated soil, plants, or other deer.
What are the symptoms of chronic wasting disease?
Symptoms of CWD include weight loss, excessive salivation, increased thirst or urination, abnormal behavior, and loss of bodily functions. Infected animals typically die within a year of showing symptoms.
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The Minnesota Department of Natural Resources (DNR) has confirmed a case of chronic wasting disease (CWD) in a wild deer near Stillwater. The deer tested positive for the disease, which is fatal to deer and other cervids. The DNR described the discovery as 'unfortunate'.
The DNR has responded by adding five counties to the deer feeding and attractant ban. The ban aims to prevent the spread of CWD by reducing deer congregation around artificial food sources. The DNR has not yet specified the exact counties added to the ban.
The DNR has not disclosed how the deer was discovered to have CWD. The DNR has not yet specified whether the deer was exhibiting symptoms of CWD before its death. The DNR has not yet specified whether the deer was part of a routine surveillance program or if the discovery was made through other means.
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The reporting (6)
- A New CWD Case Is Now Confirmed In Minnesota KROC-AM · 19h ago
- MN Deer Tests Positive My KLGR · 19h ago
- Stillwater deer confirmed positive for chronic wasting disease Pioneer Press · 19h ago
- Deer in Stillwater confirmed to have had chronic wasting disease before death 5 EYEWITNESS NEWS · 19h ago
- DNR adds 5 counties to deer feeding, attractant ban FOX 9 Minneapolis-St. Paul · 19h ago
- DNR discloses ‘unfortunate’ discovery of chronic wasting disease in a wild deer near Stillwater Star Tribune · 19h ago
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