1st Chronic Wasting Disease case in Georgia

First Chronic Wasting Disease case in Georgia: What is it and does it affect people?
The first case of Chronic Wasting Disease in Georgia has been confirmed. Find out what it is and if it can affect humans.
Georgia Detects First Case of Chronic Wasting Disease in Deer, Prompting Swift Action by Wildlife Officials
Georgia confirms its first case of Chronic Wasting Disease in a white-tailed deer, prompting the DNR to establish a CWD Management Area and enforce precautions.
Chronic Wasting Disease spotted in deer in Georgia for first time
For the first time, Chronic Wasting Disease (CWD) has been confirmed in a deer found in Georgia. Tina Johannsen, assistant chief of game management for the Georgia Department of Natural Resources, said the disease was found on a property on the Berrien-Lanier county line in South Georgia in a deer that was harvested on November 30, 2024.
Georgia reports first case of 'zombie deer disease' | What to know
The Georgia Department of Natural Resources (DNR) has confirmed the state's first case of Chronic Wasting Disease (CWD) in a deer. The fatal neurological illness, often called “zombie deer disease,” was detected in a 2.
Georgia Confirms Its First Case of Chronic Wasting Disease
Georgia wildlife officials have confirmed the state's first-ever case of CWD in a hunter-harvested whitetail buck.
Deadly deer disease case confirmed in S. Georgia by state Department of Natural Resources
Georgia Department of Natural Resources confirms deer has tested positive for the state’s first identified case of chronic wasting disease.
Chronic wasting disease detected in Georgia deer for the first time
A fatal neurological illness that affects deer known as chronic wasting disease has been detected in Georgia for the first time, state wildlife officials announced Thursday. The Georgia case was ...
First case of Chronic Wasting Disease confirmed in deer in South Georgia
DNR is encouraging other hunters across South Georgia especially in Berrien and Lanier counties to take their meat to get sampled.
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Georgia confirms CWD case, becoming 36th US state to report fatal prion disease
A hunter-harvested white-tailed deer has tested positive for chronic wasting disease (CWD) in Lanier County, Georgia, marking ...
GA wildlife officials warn of positive case of ‘zombie deer disease’, first in state
It’s actual name is Chronic Wasting Disease and is a fatal neurological disease that affects deer, elk, and moose.