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Positive Case of Chronic Wasting Disease Confirmed in Posey Co.

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The Indiana Department of Natural Resources is confirming the state’s second positive case of chronic wasting disease, this one involving a 2 ½ year-old male deer in Posey County. The fatal neurological deer disease has been detected in wild deer in 36 states, including all states bordering Indiana. There have been no reported cases of CWD infection in humans. To help biologists develop a targeted response, DNR will enhance its 2025-2026 deer hu…

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Indiana Confirms Second Case of Chronic Wasting Disease in Wild Deer

Country Herald is Local News, Independent Pulse. Covering breaking local news, sports, lifestyle and events. Posey County, IN – Indiana has confirmed its second case of chronic wasting disease (CWD) in a wild deer, the state’s Department of Natural Resources (DNR) announced Friday. The neurological disease, which is fatal to deer, was detected in a 2.5-year-old male harvested in Posey County. According to the DNR, CWD has been found in wild deer…

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