Chronic wasting disease spreads rapidly across 36 US states, nears Connecticut
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Updated · Hartford Courant · Apr 28
Chronic wasting disease spreads rapidly across 36 US states, nears Connecticut
9 articles · Updated · Hartford Courant · Apr 28
No cases have been confirmed in Connecticut, but the disease has reached neighboring New York, Pennsylvania, and recently Delaware, affecting both wild and captive deer, elk, and moose.
Connecticut has tested over 10,000 deer samples since 2003, all negative, and enforces strict bans on importing high-risk deer parts. The state plans to test around 400 deer this year.
Chronic wasting disease, caused by infectious prions, threatens deer hunting nationwide. Federal funding supports research and management, while hunters are urged to follow regulations to prevent further spread.
Why are some states trying to reverse bans that could slow CWD's spread?
As CWD spreads to 37 states, what is the real health risk to humans?
How has South Korea controlled CWD while it rages unchecked in North America?
Are birds the new silent spreaders of 'zombie deer' disease across America?
Is Connecticut's CWD-free status a result of smart policy, or just dumb luck?
With prions permanently tainting landscapes, is eradicating CWD now impossible?