CWD reaches Louisiana's Jefferson Davis Parish farm and Washington's Spokane County, as infected white-tailed deer tests shock wildlife officials.
What happens when a deadly prion disease spreads across 35 U.S. states and 5 Canadian provinces?
A quarantined deer farm and 25-mile surveillance zone have been established by Louisiana authorities after November 7 detection.
Five miles from Washington's first case, a second CWD-positive deer has been identified during modern firearms hunting season.
Weight loss, excessive drooling, strange behavior - these fatal symptoms mean 100% mortality for infected deer.
Zero human cases reported, yet CDC and WHO advise against consuming meat from CWD-positive animals.
How are Louisiana's wildlife experts monitoring potential spread since their surveillance program began in 2002?
Washington's new regulations demand 3-day testing deadlines and strict transport limitations for harvested deer.
Lake Charles Field Office at 1025 Tom Watson Road serves as central testing hub for Jefferson Davis Parish samples.
All deer farms within Louisiana's surveillance zone remain under movement restrictions until further notice.
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