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First Case of Chronic Wasting Disease Found in Genesee County
9/25/2025
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- The Michigan Department of Natural Resources confirmed Genesee County's first chronic wasting disease (CWD) case in Gaines Township.
- CWD is a fatal neurological disease affecting white-tailed deer, elk, and moose.
- Genesee County tested about 300 deer in 2022 with no positives.
- Michigan State University Veterinary Diagnostic Laboratory verified the diagnosis.
- U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) will provide further confirmation.
