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Chronic Wasting Disease Detected in New York, Prompting Wildlife Concerns

A deer at a farm in Columbia, New York, has tested positive for chronic wasting disease (CWD), marking the first case in central New York since 2005. The New York State Department of Environmental Conservation (DEC) is investigating how the disease, which affects the brain and nervous systems of deer and elk, was introduced to the farm's herd of over 200 deer. The DEC is focusing on preventing the spread of CWD to wild deer populations and has requested hunters to submit deer for testing as hunting season approaches.

via WKTV|

#chronicwastingdisease #diseasecontrol #health

health2 years ago•2 min saved

Avian Flu Outbreak Hits Southern Maine

Avian influenza has returned to Maine as a small non-poultry flock in York County tested positive for Highly Pathogenic Avian Influenza, resulting in bird deaths. While the virus poses a low risk to human health, the Maine Center for Disease Control and Prevention is monitoring individuals who had contact with infected birds. The virus is often introduced to domestic poultry by infected wild birds. No human cases of avian flu have been reported in Maine, and individuals are urged to report sick birds or unusual bird deaths to the state veterinarian's office or USDA.

via WMTW Portland|

#avianinfluenza #birdhealth #diseasecontrol