1st Chronic Wasting Disease case in Georgia

Deadly deer disease case confirmed in S. Georgia by state Department of Natural Resources
The Georgia Department of Natural Resources confirmed Thursday that a hunter-harvested deer has tested positive for the state’s first identified case of the deadly Chronic Wasting Disease.
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.
First case of Chronic Wasting Disease confirmed in deer in South Georgia
The first positive case of Chronic Wasting Disease (CWD) has been confirmed in white-tailed deer in the peach state, and it was detected right here in South Georgia.According to the DNR, this case was confirmed on a property that straddles Lanier and Berrien counties.
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.
First chronic wasting disease case found in Manitowoc County deer
MANITOWOC – A deer in Manitowoc County has been identified to have chronic wasting disease, and authorities urge hunters to test any deer they have harvested. The positive test result is from a 1-year-old buck harvested Nov. 23 on private property, according to the Wisconsin Department of Natural Resources.
Chronic wasting disease found on Flathead Reservation for first time
The discovery of CWD on the reservation, in a mule deer, came after the disease was found for the first time in the Flathead Valley near Kalispell in October.
Wyoming confirms first case of chronic wasting disease inside an elk feedground
A dead cow elk discovered on the Scab Creek Feedground tested positive for chronic wasting disease, which can persist in the environment and is predicted to decimate Northwest Wyoming’s elk population.
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.
First Case of Chronic-Wasting Disease in Deer Confirmed in Georgia
Georgia confirms its first Chronic-Wasting Disease case in a deer. DNR sets up a management area and sampling plan to control spread while assuring safe deer hunting continues.
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.
State wildlife officials taking precautions now that ‘zombie deer disease’ has been found in GA
It’s actual name is Chronic Wasting Disease and is a fatal neurological disease that affects deer, elk, and moose.
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Elk tests positive for chronic wasting disease on Pinedale-area feedground
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