Chronic Wasting Disease Detected in Edgecombe County Deer
The N.C. Wildlife Resources Commission is investigating a potential case of Chronic Wasting Disease in a deer in Edgecombe County, North Carolina, with testing underway to confirm the diagnosis. If confirmed, it would be the 35th case in the state since 2022. Hunters are advised to take precautions when handling and disposing of deer carcasses, and to submit samples for testing, as the disease can spread among deer populations.
