Manitoba responding to first case of chronic wasting disease
The discovery of a suffering male mule deer was confirmed on Nov. 1, 2021 as Manitoba’s first case of chronic wasting disease (CWD).
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Game changer
Imagine an autumn in which our deer, moose, elk, and caribou herds have been decimated by a disease that has no cure. Imagine hunting when you cannot trust the edibility of the venison you harvest. Then imagine this is the new normal.
MNRF steps up CWD monitoring
Ontario’s MNRF has responded quickly to a Chronic Wasting Disease (CWD) outbreak in nearby Quebec. The discovery was made on a red deer farm that’s within 15 kilometres of the provincial border.
Province proposes updating plan to prevent CWD
The province has proposed updating a plan to prevent chronic wasting disease (CWD), a progressive, fatal brain disease that affects deer, elk, moose, and caribou, the Ministry of Natural Resources (MNRF) and Forestry announced.
CWD deer causing concern
More cases of chronic wasting disease (CWD) detected in Manitoba are causing concern.
Testing deer for CWD
Testing for Chronic Wasting Disease (CWD) will be carried out in two zones this fall. Hunters in these zones are asked to submit samples.
Wild pigs may spread CWD
A peer-reviewed study has found evidence that wild pigs may be able to spread chronic wasting disease (CWD).
Ontario still clear of CWD
Though chronic wasting disease (CWD) has made its way into neighbouring U.S. states, it has still not been found in Ontario.
CWD surveillance continues
The Ministry of Natural Resources and Forestry (MNRF) will be conducting its Chronic Wasting Disease Provincial Surveillance Program again in two regions during the firearms season for deer.
UPDATE: CWD found in Quebec, sections closed
Quebec’s Ministry of Forests, Wildlife and Parks (MFFP) has prohibited hunting, trapping, and fishing over a limited section of hunting zones 9 West and 10 East until Nov. 18, 2018...