What to do about Chronic Wasting???

[andyman]

We have a doe on the property where I work that I believe has Chronic Wasting Disease. Does anyone have experience dealing with this? Is there something that can be done before the season? Just wondering.

andy

 

[kstone803]

shoot it NOW!!!!!!

 

[DZ]

DNR Non-Emergency
410-356-7060

 

[lax]

call DNR they are really trying to track this. Why do you think its wasting. DNR hasnt had a case with a wild deer in MD.

 

[andyman]

Really skinny, ribs showing, listless, blotchy hair with a large bald patch on her back near her tail. Pretty pitiful looking to be honest. I'm going to call but will also try to get a pic to post.

andy

 

[lax]

sounds a lot like mange.

 

[lx1x]

http://www.cwd-info.org/index.php/fuseaction/news.detail/ID/4bb91a6c9e926e8e9931aaef57f896e0

 

[andyman]

sounds a lot like mange.

does mange also cause weight loss? She's REALLY skinny.

andy

 

[DZ]

I'm sure you will, but be sure to keep us updated.

 

[andyman]

Lx1x, I saw that site too. sure looks like MD is clean still. wonder what's wrong with her? After all the media about it in the DNR stuff I thought it was more of a problem than it appears it is. I guess DNR is just being proactive.

I'll get some pics up when I can, probably won't be until tomorrow at this point.

andy

 

[hvymax]

DNR needs to know. Best case scenario it should be culled to prevent spreading whatever it has even if it is not CWD.

 

[lx1x]

Lx1x, I saw that site too. sure looks like MD is clean still. wonder what's wrong with her? After all the media about it in the DNR stuff I thought it was more of a problem than it appears it is. I guess DNR is just being proactive.

I'll get some pics up when I can, probably won't be until tomorrow at this point.

andy

well.. dont know how accurate that is.. but that link has information and what to look for.. but best advice (which somebody already posted).. call DNR. after reading the link.. only way to figure out if it has the cwd is by autopsy since its a brain condition like rabies.

 

[K31]

well.. dont know how accurate that is.. but that link has information and what to look for.. but best advice (which somebody already posted).. call DNR. after reading the link.. only way to figure out if it has the cwd is by autopsy since its a brain condition like rabies.

More like Mad Cow disease caused by prions.

 

[andyman]

DNR needs to know. Best case scenario it should be culled to prevent spreading whatever it has even if it is not CWD.

well.. dont know how accurate that is.. but that link has information and what to look for.. but best advice (which somebody already posted).. call DNR. after reading the link.. only way to figure out if it has the cwd is by autopsy since its a brain condition like rabies.

Already called, had to leave a message though. Will continue to follow up. She's not doing well and I do worry about the rest of the herd. Thanks for the advice. I will update when I have more.

andy

 

[zombiehunter]

It's coming right for us!

Then shoot it and call DNR?

 

[lx1x]

More like Mad Cow disease caused by prions.

what i meant about rabies is.. only way to figure out if one is infected.. an autopsy of the brain is needed.

 

[h2u]

Andy-
Call DNR and see what they say. Otherwise I'll be out right by the shop tomorrow and can make the deer easier for the officers to find....

Gotta keep the herd safe for the upcoming season

 

[BeltBuckle]

the symptoms you cite can be caused by a number of things, but they are not typically associated with CWD (except for weight loss). Symptoms of CWD are neurological -- if you can imagine a deer with Parkinson's. Movements will be jerky and uncoordinated, falls for no reason, back legs go the wrong way, etc.

But as has been pointed out, CWD has not yet been reported from MD.

I'd put my money on something else, with confidence. Still, calling DNR is a good idea. If that doesn't work, SSS might be worth considering. Whateverthehellitis is most likely contagious.

Calling large-animal veterinarians...

 

[K31]

Movements will be jerky and uncoordinated, falls for no reason, back legs go the wrong way, etc.

Hey, I must of had CWD Saturday night!


Either that or it was the peppermint schnapps.

 

[andyman]

Andy-
Call DNR and see what they say. Otherwise I'll be out right by the shop tomorrow and can make the deer easier for the officers to find....

Gotta keep the herd safe for the upcoming season

I'm with you brother. Gotta keep that creepy crud outa the pantry

andy