Disease in American deer – chronic wasting disease (zombie deer disease).
by Chris, 27 February, 2019, 0 comments
Chronic wasting disease (CWD) affects deer, sika deer, reindeer, elk and moose. It was recorded in the wild in the United States some forty years ago, but had been seen in captive deer back in the 1960’s. Now the number of reported / observed cases is increasing; it is spreading in the United States and Canada. Some 24 states in the U.S and two Canadian provinces have recorded cases.
Chronic wasting disease also known as ‘Zombie Deer Disease’ affects the central nervous system of the animal. The deer experience loss of co-ordination, weight loss, bouts of extreme aggression. And eventual death. It is a neuro-degenerative disease. The affected animals have a ‘wasted appearance’ and a ‘vacant stare’. Read more...
