Wednesday, 02 December 2020 21:11

Iowans Can Help Flatten the Chronic Wasting Disease Curve for Deer

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White-tailed Deer by Paul/stock.adobe.com.

As humans are battling the COVID-19 pandemic, deer in some parts of Iowa are battling a health issue of their own, Chronic Wasting Disease. There are important similarities and differences – but one thing in common is that both humans and deer benefit from keeping their distance, says Adam Janke, assistant professor in natural resources ecology and management and extension wildlife specialist with Iowa State. [node:read-more:link]

White-tailed Deer by Paul/stock.adobe.com.

As humans are battling the COVID-19 pandemic, deer in some parts of Iowa are battling a health issue of their own, Chronic Wasting Disease. There are important similarities and differences – but one thing in common is that both humans and deer benefit from keeping their distance, says Adam Janke, assistant professor in natural resources ecology and management and extension wildlife specialist with Iowa State. [node:read-more:link]

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