Two more Iowa counties increase testing for Chronic Wasting Disease

CEDAR RAPIDS, Iowa (KCRG) – Fremont and Greene counties have upped their quotas this season in terms of sampling for Power Losing Illness (CWD). The transfer from the Division of Pure Sources (DNR) comes after deer in these two counties examined constructive for the illness final yr.

Up to now this yr, one animal harvested from Wayne County has been confirmed constructive for CWD.

CWD solely impacts deer and different comparable animals, like elk and reindeer. Its signs embody stumbling, listlessness, and different neurological signs, and it’s all the time deadly.

A wildlife biologist with the DNR stated there’s not a lot that may be finished to comprise the unfold of the illness, however it’s one thing the company hold tabs on.

The DNR works with hunters to gather tissue samples to check for the illness.

The company can also be internet hosting a digital public assembly with an replace on the standing of the illness in Iowa.

That’s November 29 from 7:00p.m. – 8:00p.m. The hyperlink to register for the webinar may be discovered right here.

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