Overview

• A 2.5-year-old doe from Gaines Charter Township tested positive for chronic wasting disease, confirmed by the Michigan State University Veterinary Diagnostic Laboratory.
• The sample will be sent to the USDA National Veterinary Services Laboratory in Iowa for secondary confirmation, following standard verification procedures.
• CWD has now been found in 16 Michigan counties this year, expanding the disease’s footprint in the state’s wild deer population.
• The Wisconsin DNR is urging hunters to submit harvested deer for testing via 24/7 kiosks, cooperating processors or taxidermists, at-home kits, or appointments, with results typically available in one to two weeks.
• Health officials advise against consuming venison from CWD-positive deer, and Wisconsin hunters receive a replacement harvest authorization if their deer tests positive.