2009 deer season preview Nov 16, 2009
Over 8,700 lymphnode samples were tested in the northern region in 2008 and there were no signs of Chronic Wasting Disease (CWD) or Tuberculosis (TB) from the samples collected. The region wide goal was to collect 8,000 samples and to have a well distributed sample within each sampling unit. (Forest Republican, WI)
Protecting both livestock and wildlife from disease (19) Nov 8, 2009
Wyoming also does not have any cases of EHD but have documented Chronic Wasting Disease (CWD) in wild deer and elk. CWD has not been detected in Montana wildlife ... CWD is not known to affect cattle, sheep or humans. (Great Falls Prairie Star, MT)
Elk from Olmsted County herd depopulated to control CWD (2) Nov 1, 2009
Elk from Olmsted County herd depopulated to control CWD ... The Minnesota Board of Animal Health announced today that the farmed elk herd in Olmsted County has been depopulated and tested for Chronic Wasting Disease (CWD) ... In January, 2009, a female elk from the herd tested positive for CWD. The remaining elk in the herd were removed to minimize the risk of CWD spreading to other farmed deer and elk or to wild white-tailed deer in the area. (Minnesota Farm Guide, MN)
Kohl Secures Funding for Wisconsin Projects in 2009 Agriculture Spending Bill (12) Oct 19, 2009
- 1,350,000 for CWD Surveillance - These resources will support the Wisconsin Department of Agriculture, Trade and Consumer Protection s work to address chronic wasting disease in farm-raised deer. These funds will help pay for testing, fencing, depopulation, and tracking. (Agri-View, WI)
Mulligan: Study shows deer eat meat Oct 15, 2009
According to the study, it has also been shown that organisms and agents such as CWD and Bovine Tuberculosis are transmitted to the soil ... The transmittable material from CWD is not as hearty as that from TB, but it also remains a threat ... Recent findings indicate the prions causing CWD can persist in the environment for long periods of time and retain their infectious capabilities, the study revealed. (ESPN -- Outdoors)
Game Wardens Make Large Bait Bust Oct 7, 2009
It has not been found in Vermont, and steps like preventing baiting could help keep CWD out. "It's a major problem and could have a devastating impact on deer hunting in the state of Vermont and the economy," said LaRoche. (WCAX.com, VT)
Testing of elk, deer continues for Chronic Wasting Disease in the Black Hills Oct 3, 2009
CWD surveillance is done in counties where the disease has been verified in elk and deer ... We are monitoring prevalence of the disease in these areas to see if CWD is becoming more common, Steve Griffin, GFP big-game biologist, said in a news release ... Hunters receiving licenses for CWD surveillance areas will be advised by mail by GF&P with details about participation, drop-off points and testing procedures. (Rapid City Journal, SD)
Evolutionary Origins Of Prion Disease Gene Uncovered Sep 30, 2009
Diseased prion proteins are responsible for the fatal neurodegenerative Creutzfeldt-Jakob disease (CJD) in humans, and BSE, scrapie and chronic wasting disease (CWD) in livestock. Overall, this work holds promise for efforts to reveal the physiological function of members of the prion protein family and may provide insights into the origins and underlying constraints of the conformational changes associated with prion diseases. (Science Daily)
People Who Eat Deer And Elk With Chronic Wasting Disease May Avoid Infection Because Of Species Barrier, Study in Monkeys Suggests Aug 4, 2009
3, 2009) Data from an ongoing multi-year study suggest that people who consume deer and elk with chronic wasting disease (CWD) may be protected from infection by an inability of the CWD infectious agent to spread to people. The results to date show that 14 cynomolgus macaques exposed orally or intracerebrally to CWD remain healthy and symptom free after more than six years of observation, though the direct relevance to people is not definitive and remains under study ... Thus, it was decided to... (Science Daily)
Bovine tuberculosis tests in Neb. come back clean Jul 7, 2009
2009 Citizen Advisory Committee Reports Posted on the Web; CWD Not Found in Pennsylvania Hunter-Killed Deer Samples. The Pennsylvania Game Commission has posted the 2009 Citizen Advisory Committee (CAC) reports, including their recommendations for deer population changes, on the agency's website. (Fresno Bee -- Business)
States seek control over animal disease zone Jun 24, 2009
Cowboy Joe wrote on Jun 22, 2009 8:07 AM:" With the abundant moisture this spring and the thickness of grass on winter range this spring, maybe a trial run of closing a feedground or two this winter would be appropriate. Last year the G&F never threw any hay at the three feedgrounds up the Gros Ventre. I'm with you Inky, the state simply wants the status quo, elk concentrated and cows free to roam. I shutter at the thought of CWD showing up in Jackson Hole. ". Does wrote on Jun 22, 2009 9:22... (Great Falls Prairie Star, MT)
Great to participate in democratic process May 23, 2009
good bait wrote on May 20, 2009 6:03 PM:" Mr. Sabota knows the Congress Code of Procedure mandates he vote according to the vote in Oneida County at the Spring Hearings. Mr. Sabota feels he does not need to follow the popular vote by Oneida County sports men and women. In 2008, Oneida County voted NOT to ban baiting, however, Mr. Sabota consistantly votes to support the DNR CWD plan that calls for a statewide baiting and feeding ban. ". The comments above are from readers. (Forest Republican, WI)
Good time for gobblers Mar 15, 2009
Results were negative for CWD and the overall health of the deer was good. Carcasses were processed and donated to three food banks, which resulted in the distribution of about 6,000 pounds of venison to needy South Carolinians. (The Augusta Chronicle)
Illegally imported deer were brought to Bamberg County Mar 13, 2009
Although the deer allegedly originated in Ohio, we now know that deer came from at least three states, including Wisconsin, a state that is known to have CWD. ... Results were negative for CWD and the overall health of the deer was good. (Orangeburg Times and Democrat, SC)
Oregon Recreation Report (3) Mar 7, 2009
15-16,and 22-23) Regional staff, who are at the booths to talk with hunters, can also obtain a sample for CWD testing. For these locations, booths open from 9 a.m.-4 p.m.. (Lebanon Express, OR)
Debate rages over elk feeding program in U.S. Feb 18, 2009
Biological threats that could devastate the elk are also looming on the horizon, especially chronic wasting disease, or CWD, a neural disorder that spreads by mutated proteins, not unlike mad cow disease ... "Disease potential has always been recognized CWD is making it real," Kallin said on a recent morning. (International Herald Tribune)
