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Chronic wasting disease detected in Indiana deer

The first case of chronic wasting disease in Indiana's white-tailed deer was confirmed, adjacent to a region in Michigan where CWD was previously detected.
CWD is caused by a misfolded protein damaging the nervous system, and can spread through direct contact between deer or contaminated environments.
Hunters are advised to wear gloves when handling deer and have harvested animals tested before consuming the meat to prevent the spread of CWD.

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WGN 9

1st case of chronic wasting disease detected in Indiana deer

Indiana's Department of Natural Resources has detected the first case of chronic wasting disease in wild deer. The Indiana DNR issues a statement Friday that said the deer was “ a hunter-harvested white-tailed deer taken during deer season in LaGrange County.” The neurological disease affects white-tailed deer and is ultimately fatal. The disease has already been detected in 33 states, including Michigan near the Indiana border. There have been…

27 days ago·Chicago, United States

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WDRB News

Indiana reports first case of Chronic Wasting Disease this year

Chronic Wasting Disease (CWD) is a neurological disease that affects white-tailed deer and is fatal.

27 days ago·Louisville, United States

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Fox 59 Indianapolis

Chronic wasting disease detected in Indiana deer

LaGRANGE COUNTY, Ind. — Chronic wasting disease has been detected in Indiana. According to a press release from the state's department of natural resources, the Hoosier State's first positive case of CWD was identified in LaGrange County. The DNR reported that CWD has been found in all of the states that border Indiana. The disease has been detected in 33 total states. Before CWD was discovered in LaGrange County, officials in Michigan located a…

27 days ago·Indianapolis, United States

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WWBL

First Positive Case of Chronic Wasting Disease in Indiana

The Indiana Department of Natural Resources has confirmed Indiana’s first positive case of chronic wasting disease in LaGrange County. CWD is a neurological disease that affects white-tailed deer, resulting in their eventual death. This positive case is adjacent to a region where CWD had previously been detected in Michigan. CWD has been detected in wild deer in 33 states, including all states bordering Indiana.

28 days ago·Washington, United States

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