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Chronic Wasting Disease Found in Michigan's 14th County

1/16/2025

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A mature buck in Millbrook Township, Michigan, has tested positive for chronic wasting disease (CWD), making Mecosta County the 14th in the state to report this alarming finding. As CWD threatens deer, elk, and moose populations, local authorities ramp up testing and surveillance to combat its spread and protect wildlife.

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Story summary

A mature buck in Millbrook Township, Michigan, has tested positive for chronic wasting disease (CWD), making Mecosta County the 14th in the state to report this alarming finding. As CWD threatens deer, elk, and moose populations, local authorities ramp up testing and surveillance to combat its spread and protect wildlife.