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CWD Confirmed in Michigan Farmed Deer | Lansing News
Michigan’s deer farming industry just hit a major blow as three counties—Mackinac, Calhoun, and Kent—confirmed cases of deadly chronic wasting disease in farmed white-tailed deer. The disease, which has been quietly spreading for decades, shows no cure or vaccine and can silently kill deer over time. Officials are scrambling to contain the outbreak, urging hunters and farmers to stay vigilant. While human transmission remains unconfirmed, experts advise against eating meat from infected animals. This is a wake-up call: CWD is now found in 36 U.S. states and poses a growing threat to wildlife…
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