First Known Case of Chronic Wasting Disease Detected in Florida, Georgia, on High Alert
Georgia wildlife officials are urging residents to be vigilant for signs of Chronic Wasting Disease (CWD) in deer following the disease’s first detection in neighboring Florida. CWD, a fatal neurological ailment with no available treatments, primarily affects deer, elk, and moose, resulting in the eventual death of infected animals. Georgia’s Proactive Stance Against CWD The…