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Chronic Wasting Disease Surges 50% in Nebraska Deer

2/13/2025

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In Nebraska, the November hunting season revealed a concerning rise in chronic wasting disease (CWD), with 60 deer testing positive—a staggering 50% increase from last year. The disease has now spread to 10 new counties, raising alarms as over 58,000 deer have been tested since 1997, with CWD found in 68 counties. Thankfully, no human cases have emerged.

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In Nebraska, the November hunting season revealed a concerning rise in chronic wasting disease (CWD), with 60 deer testing positive—a staggering 50% increase from last year. The disease has now spread to 10 new counties, raising alarms as over 58,000 deer have been tested since 1997, with CWD found in 68 counties. Thankfully, no human cases have emerged.