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COVID-19 isn’t over for white-tailed deer

The virus mutates rapidly in white-tailed deer, but here’s why we don’t need to worry — for now

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At some point during the pandemic, Sars-CoV-2, the virus that causes COVID-19, spread from humans to white-tailed deer in North America. In 2021, scientists revealed that 40 per cent of white-tailed deer sampled in Michigan, Pennsylvania, Illinois and New York state in the U.S. had antibodies for the virus. Surveillance of these deer continues, and
“The province will continue to review test results, and are reviewing and revising CWD control measures.” – Government of Manitoba.
Farmit Manitoba

CWD cases confirmed in white-tailed deer

Until now, confirmed CWD cases in Manitoba have been limited to mule deer

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Manitoba has its first cases of chronic wasting disease (CWD) in white-tailed deer. Two cases have been found, both in males of the species and hundreds of kilometres apart. One case was confirmed in southwestern Manitoba in the RM of Grassland, and another in the parkland northwest of Riding Mountain National Park, according to information
A localized hunting period for mule deer and white-tailed deer will be open until Dec. 12.
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Limited hunting announced for CWD control zone

The province has announced a hunting period for hunters local to the area to harvest mule deer and white-tailed deer

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Hunters local to the area where a mule deer tested positive for chronic wasting disease earlier this fall will have the chance to hunt white-tailed deer and mule deer in the region for the next few weeks. On Nov. 26, the province announced that limited, localized hunting permits would be issued for the region, which
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U.S. reports world’s first deer with COVID-19

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Chicago | Reuters — The U.S. government said Friday it had confirmed the world’s first cases of COVID-19 in deer, expanding the list of animals known to have tested positive for the disease. The U.S. Department of Agriculture reported infections of SARS-CoV-2, the virus that causes COVID-19, in wild white-tailed deer in the state of
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CSI forensics used to nab poachers

Conservation officers will soon be recognized 
as law enforcement officers in Manitoba

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By the time provincial conservation officer Laury Brouzes found the once-proud buck all that remained was scattered fur, a pink skeleton, and a furry hooved foot. Coyotes had licked its vertebrae clean. The day before, someone had tipped authorities off, naming an individual who had shot a deer and only taken the head. It is
Livestock, News

N.B. orders alleged deer farms shut down

Staff / New Brunswick is ordering people at over a dozen locations in the province to either slaughter or ship out captive white-tailed deer they’re alleged to be keeping on their premises. The only option available for individuals keeping such deer is to harvest the animals for personal use or to ship them to another
Livestock, Other livestock

Hunting Season Is Underway

The fall hunting season is underway for several species in many areas of the province and will continue through the winter, Conservation Minister Dave Chomiak said Nov. 3. Hunting helps manage and conserve our wildlife populations, provides recreational opportunities and helps prevent damage to agricultural crops and private property, said Chomiak. From white-tailed deer and
Livestock, Other livestock

No TB Found In RMNP This Year

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There were no positive bovine tuberculosis test results in Riding Mountain National Park this past year and that shows eradication measures are working, according to project manager Ken Kingdon. “It makes us feel optimistic that the program is working, but we’re not really ready to say that our program is done,” said Kingdon. “We’re not
Livestock, News, Other livestock

Riding Mountain Wildlife Cull Will Resume

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An on-again, off-again wildlife cull in Riding Mountain National Park to control tuberculosis in the herd is back on. Parks Canada will kill 30 bull elk and 50 whitetail deer in a TB core area hot spot at the western end of the park in early April, park officials said last week. The wildlife cull
Livestock, Other livestock

Hunters Assist In TB Eradication

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Hunters are playing a significant role in the effort to eradicate bovine tuberculosis (TB) in the Riding Mountain area of southwestern Manitoba. By turning in samples of elk and white-tailed deer, they are helping wildlife managers determine where the disease is present, and more importantly, they are helping define where the disease is not. Since

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