187 reactions · 23 shares | Chronic wasting disease (CWD) is a contagious and fatal neurodegenerative disease of captive and free-ranging cervids, including deer, elk, moose, and reindeer. It has been reported in 26 US states, 3 Canadian provinces, and 3 European countries. Learn more: https://mrkmnls.co/3TwxTKX | The Merck Veterinary Manual | Facebook

Chronic wasting disease detected in Florida The first known case of CWD in Florida has been confirmed in a white-tailed deer collected from Holmes County. Chronic wasting disease affects the brain and central nervous system and is always fatal to members of the deer family. Currently, there is no scientific evidence that CWD can be transmitted to humans or livestock under natural conditions. However, the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention do not recommend consuming meat from animals that