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The “Zombie” Deer Disease We’d Better Understand
Hunters and fans of deer, elk and moose meat may have a growing threat to worry about. At least - 25 U.S. states and 3 Canadian provinces - have confirmed cases of a deadly and contagious disease ravaging wild and domestic game populations. This “zombie” deer disease causes muscle wasting, reduced coordination and behavioral changes in these animals, is similar to “mad cow disease,” and we don’t yet...
June 4, 2019