Aug 30, 2016 · Chronic wasting disease (CWD) is an invariably fatal transmissible spongiform encephalopathy of white-tailed deer, mule deer, elk, and moose. Despite a 100% fatality rate, areas of high prevalence, and increasingly expanding geographic endemic areas, little is known about the population-level effects of CWD in deer.

Nov 21, 2024 · CWD is always fatal and has been linked to substantial population declines at high prevalence in white-tailed deer, mule deer, and likely elk (Monello and others, 2014; Edmunds and others, 2016; DeVivo and others, 2017).

The emergence of CWD has coincided with large declines of several highly infected populations of elk, mule deer, and white-tailed deer in Colorado and Wyoming [1,2,6,3,7]. These endemic areas have had CWD cases in wild cervid herds since the early 1980s and prevalence has increased to levels that are likely causing population declines [6].

Chronic wasting disease (CWD) is an invariably fatal transmissible spongiform encephalop-athy of white-tailed deer, mule deer, elk, and moose. Despite a 100% fatality rate, areas of high prevalence, and increasingly expanding geographic endemic areas, little is known about the population-level effects of CWD in deer.

6 days ago · White-tailed deer (Odocoileus virginianus) are a ubiquitous species in North America. Their high reproductive potential leads to rapid population growth, and they exhibit a wide range of biological adaptations that influence their interactions with vectors and pathogens. This review aims to characterize the intricate interplay between …

Oct 1, 2022 · White-tailed deer (WTD; Odocoileus virginianus) are a critical species for ecosystem function and wildlife management. As such, studies of cause-specific mortality among WTD have long been used to understand population dynamics. However, detailed pathological information is rarely documented for fre …

Feb 23, 2021 · There are two types of HD viruses that impact whitetail deer. Early stages of HD result in fever which drive white-tailed deer to water to cool their bodies and where they are often found dead. Other symptoms include swelling around the head, tongue and respiratory distress.

Sep 2, 2022 · Our results identify the considerable variability in dispersal and migration dynamics of white-tailed deer in disparate landscapes, which is important to agencies managing CWD. We summarize the distribution of these movements and suggest agencies use this information to help make decisions about optimal management zone size.

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We captured urban white-tailed deer using portable, nylon drive-nets that varied in length (12–50 m), height (2–6 m), and mesh size (20–40-cm stretch) (Memphis Net and Twine, Memphis, Tenn.). Net cost varied by dimensions and twine size, but our nets cost approximately $100–$500 (US). In all cases a 0.6–1.2-cm-diameter nylon rope