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Chronic Wasting Disease Detected in Oklahoma Panhandle
Original: Oklahoma wildlife officials find Chronic Wasting Disease case in Panhandle
Oklahoma wildlife officials have confirmed a case of Chronic Wasting Disease in the state's Panhandle. The fatal neurological illness affects deer, elk and moose, and its detection raises concerns about the health of local herds and potential restrictions on hunting and carcass movement. Hunters and residents in the region are being urged to follow state guidance as officials investigate the extent of the outbreak.
Why now: A fatal wildlife disease appearing in a new part of Oklahoma concerns hunters, landowners and conservationists
Oklahoma Department of Wildlife ConservationOklahoma Panhandle
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