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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. The fatal neurological illness affects deer, elk and moose and has no known cure, prompting concerns about its spread within the state's herd. Officials are monitoring the situation and urging hunters to follow testing and reporting guidelines in affected areas.
Why now: The growing number of confirmed cases raises concerns about the disease spreading among Oklahoma's deer population and its impact on hunting.
OklahomaChronic Wasting DiseaseOklahoma Department of Wildlife Conservation
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