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A 5-year-old buck on a Sheboygan County deer farm has tested positive for chronic wasting disease, a fatal neurological disease affecting deer, elk, and moose. The farm is now quarantined as authorities conduct an epidemiological investigation, and the Wisconsin Department of Agriculture, Trade and Consumer Protection regulates the farm for disease testing and movement.
The Department of Ag, Trade and Consumer Protection confirmed the presence of Chronic Wasting Disease (CWD) on a Sheboygan County deer farm, leading to a quarantine of the premises while an epidemiological investigation is conducted. CWD is a fatal neurological disease affecting deer, elk, and moose, caused by an infectious protein. While there have been no reported cases of CWD infection in humans, precautions are advised, and Wisconsin state law mandates baiting and feeding bans in affected areas.
Wastewater testing in Sheboygan County, Wisconsin, has revealed a significant increase in COVID-19 virus particles, indicating a comeback of the virus in the area. While Sheboygan's concentration is considered very high but stable, neighboring Plymouth has seen levels three times higher. With the cold indoor season approaching, health officials recommend getting vaccinated as soon as possible to combat the resurgence of the virus.