Minn. DNR Halts Farmed Deer Movement To Prevent Spread Of CWD

CBS Minnesota

October 11, 2021

Nature officials in Minnesota have immediately halted the importation and movement of farmed deer in Minnesota.

The move comes after three Minnesota farms received five deer from a farm in Wisconsin where chronic wasting disease was detected.

Two of those animals were shipped back to Wisconsin because the farms they were sent to are no longer operating. Three deer went to an active farm; two of those were killed and tested negative for CWD. The third is still alive and awaiting testing. That farm is currently under quarantine.

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