The condition is also referred to as a chronic wasting disease and has been reported in deer, elk, reindeer, sika deer, and moose, according to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention . It has been reported in various locations across the country, and toward the end of last year, there was a case recorded in the iconic
“This is the first confirmed positive detection of the disease in Yellowstone National Park,” a press release from the government agency said, adding they conducted “multiple diagnostics tests” to confirm its presence. Louisiana’s Department of Wildlife and Fisheries has reported a total of 19 deer now suffering with chronic wasting disease . The neurological illness has infected beasts staring into the distance and leaves them ‘extremely skinny’ and ‘aggressive’.
Research suggest it is possible that prions attached to elements of the environment may cause prion properties to be modified, including how infectious it is and the potential to infect other animal species or even humans.