Six New Cases Of Chronic Wasting Disease Found in Southwest Missouri Deer

KSMU | By Michele Skalicky

Published May 11, 2020 at 1:25 PM CDT

The Missouri Department of Conservation said there were 46 new cases of chronic wasting disease found in deer during the 2019-2020 surveillance year.

That brings the total number of CWD cases in the state to 162. More than 137,000 deer have been tested since the first cases of the illness were found in Missouri in 2012, according to MDC.

One of the latest cases was in Polk County, two were in Stone County, and three were in Taney County.

CWD is a deadly disease in white-tailed deer and other members of the deer family. Learn more at mdc.mo.gov/cwd.

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Michele Skalicky has worked at KSMU since the station occupied the old white house at National and Grand. She enjoys working on both the announcing side and in news and has been the recipient of statewide and national awards for news reporting. She likes to tell stories that make a difference. Michele enjoys outdoor activities, including hiking, camping and leisurely kayaking.

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