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science1 month ago•2 min saved

Indiana Confirms CWD in Franklin County, Expands Regional Surveillance

Indiana DNR confirmed three chronic wasting disease (CWD) cases in wild deer from Franklin, Rush, and Noble counties for the 2025-26 season. The finding expands the state’s CWD Positive Area to LaGrange, Steuben, DeKalb, Noble, Allen, and Whitley counties and triggers enhanced surveillance in Franklin and Rush. Testing is voluntary and free for legally harvested deer, with CDC advising against consuming CWD-positive meat; no human cases have been reported. Hunters can submit samples via DNR head drop sites or participating businesses, while Purdue’s ADDL offers paid testing.

via WRBI Radio|

#chronic-wasting-disease #deer #indiana

science1 month ago•9 min saved

Mexico's Vampire Bats May Drive Cross-Species CWD Spread, Study Finds

Researchers warn that common vampire bats in northern Mexico may already feed on CWD-infected cervids, potentially transmitting prions and enabling cross‑species spread as bat ranges expand. The study, which highlights a link between CWD-positive deer movements into Mexico and bat feeding opportunities, calls for ecological studies, prion transmission experiments, and expanded surveillance in overlap zones to proactively assess and mitigate risks to wildlife, livestock, and public health. Findings are preliminary and experts urge caution until more evidence is gathered.

via CIDRAP|

#chronic-wasting-disease #disease-transmission #prions

health2 years ago•5 min saved

Tufts Scientists Track H5N1 Bird Flu in Wildlife

Scientists at Tufts University are intensively studying wildlife to track the H5N1 bird flu virus, which has recently infected a farm worker in Michigan. The lab tests a wide range of animal samples to monitor the virus's evolution and potential to infect humans. The CDC has heightened flu monitoring efforts, and a new dashboard tracks Influenza A viruses in wastewater. The Tufts lab is part of a national network focused on influenza research, and their continuous work helps identify patterns and mutations, such as the concerning PB2 E627K mutation found in both animals and a human case in Texas.

via The Boston Globe|

#bird-flu #h5n1 #health

wildlife-conservation2 years ago•2 min saved

"PA Game Commission Reports Mixed CWD Findings in Deer Herds"

The Pennsylvania Game Commission has updated its research and surveillance on Chronic Wasting Disease (CWD) for the 2023-24 deer season, revealing that 440 deer tested positive, up from 426 the previous year. The majority of cases were found in southcentral Pennsylvania. The Commission continues to use targeted management programs and containment zones to control the spread of this fatal neurological disease in deer and elk.

via WTAJ - www.wtaj.com|

#chronic-wasting-disease #deer #hunting