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Oklahoma confirms sixth deer with chronic wasting disease
Original: State confirms 6th deer with Chronic Wasting Disease in Oklahoma
Oklahoma wildlife officials have confirmed the state's sixth case of chronic wasting disease in a deer, a fatal neurological illness affecting deer, elk and moose. The news is drawing attention from hunters and conservationists concerned about the disease's spread across the region and its potential impact on deer populations and hunting seasons.
Why now: The growing number of cases raises concerns about disease spread, wildlife health and hunting in Oklahoma.
Oklahomachronic wasting diseaseOklahoma Department of Wildlife Conservation
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