Michigan MDARD has confirmed chronic wasting disease (CWD) in 3 white-tailed deer from a Newaygo County deer farm
MDARD
CWD Identified in Newaygo County Farmed Deer
For Immediate Release: January 14, 2020
Media Contact: Jessy Sielski, 517-284-5725
LANSING – The Michigan Department of Agriculture and Rural and Development (MDARD) has confirmed chronic wasting disease (CWD) in three white-tailed deer from a Newaygo County deer farm. All three deer were four-and-a-half years old. The samples were submitted for routine testing as part of the state’s CWD surveillance program for farmed deer.
To date, CWD has not been detected in free-ranging deer in Newaygo County. As part of MDARD’s disease response, an investigation will be conducted to rule out exposure of any other farmed deer.
“Chronic wasting disease is a serious disease affecting both farmed and free-ranging deer,” said State Veterinarian Nora Wineland, DVM. “MDARD and the Michigan Department of Natural Resources work together, in partnership with the state’s deer farmers, to ensure the protection of all of Michigan’s deer.”
Since 2008, CWD has been detected in four additional privately-owned cervid facilities from Kent, Mecosta, and Montcalm Counties. The deer farm in Newaygo County is the fifth Michigan farm in which CWD has been detected.
CWD is a fatal neurological disease that affects white-tailed deer, mule deer, elk, and moose. CWD can be transmitted directly from one animal to another, as well as indirectly through the environment. Infected animals may display abnormal behavior, progressive weight loss and physical debilitation. To date, there have been no reported cases of CWD infection in humans. However, as a precaution, the U.S. Centers for Disease Control and the World Health Organization recommend that infected animals not be consumed as food by either humans or domestic animals.
More information about CWD can be found at www.Michigan.gov/CWD.
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TUESDAY, JANUARY 07, 2020
Michigan Total CWD TSE Prion Positive Suspect-Positive Deer Jump To 174 confirmed to date
Following confirmed diagnosis of CWD in a captive white-tailed deer in a Kent County facility in August 2008, the DNR intensified surveillance efforts as prescribed by the Michigan Surveillance and Response Plan for Chronic Wasting Disease of Free-Ranging and Privatelyowned/Captive Cervids (Michigan DNR and Michigan MDARD 2002). In 2008, 9,151 freeranging deer were tested for CWD statewide, including 1,523 from a nine-township area where mandatory deer check was initiated surrounding the infected captive facility. All were negative. In 2015, a doe in Ingham County exhibiting symptoms of CWD was taken by Meridian Township police. This deer turned out to be the first positive wild deer in Michigan. Since that initial finding, sharpshooting efforts have revealed six additional positive deer, including deer in southern Clinton County. Extensive surveillance efforts continue to this day. Since 1998 and prior to CWD being discovered in Ingham County, over 34,000 free-ranging white-tailed deer have been tested statewide. CWD testing has also occurred on 1,600 elk and 70 moose in Michigan, with CWD failing to be detected in any previous sample. Both simulation modeling and field research conducted in other states suggest that once established, CWD can build to high prevalence in infected deer populations, resulting in marked decreases in survival of infected deer and likely causing substantial population declines over decades (Miller et al. 2008, Wasserberg et al. 2009). Where CWD has become established, no characteristics of the disease make containment and control, let alone eradication, a likely result (Williams et al. 2002). Because the apparent presence of CWD poses such a significant threat to deer populations, actions taken by the DNR included placing further restrictions on captive deer facilities throughout the State, approving antlerless deer regulations designed to reduce the herd, and implementation of a ban on baiting and feeding of deer as dictated by the CWD Response Plan. DNR management decisions and responses to disease risks must continue to be based on the best available science and consider relative risks to the health of deer, other wildlife species, livestock and agriculture, and human health and safety. The DNR strategies regarding the threat of disease must be clear, well communicated to the public, and appropriate to the seriousness of the threat. Recognizing that the state has two distinct deer sub-populations (UP and LP), disease prevention strategies should be addressed at the sub-population level rather than on a statewide basis. Similar to the plan completed for CWD, response plans for diseases that pose potential threats to Michigan’s deer herd facilitate proactive and well-planned responses. Development of similar plans for other diseases of concern is likely to be beneficial in some circumstances. The following Objectives and Actions have been identified to help overcome many of the challenges identified above. To the extent the Objectives are achieved, the threats and impacts of disease on the wild deer population and on Michigan’s economy should be minimized.
In 2018, more than 30,000 deer in Michigan were tested for CWD thanks to the hard work of DNR divisions, partners, and hunters!
Chronic Wasting Disease Surveillance Chronic wasting disease (CWD) surveillance in the wild deer herd was one of the top priorities and work activities for the Southwest Region. An ambitious goal was set for the region to collect and test approximately 15,000 deer from 16 counties. The region met and exceeded that goal by testing over 19,000 deer. This intensive but successful surveillance effort reinforced that CWD does exist in Montcalm and Kent counties. New for 2018, one positive CWD deer was identified in Eaton County and another in Gratiot County. CWD was not identified in the following southwest counties: Calhoun, Hillsdale, Ingham, Mecosta, Newaygo, Muskegon, Ottawa or Shiawassee. Wildlife Division unveiled a suite of new and expanded initiatives in 2018 to tackle CWD surveillance goals that impacted the region. These included: deployment of 21 deer head drop boxes open 24/7, trained staff at 18 private deer processing facilities, establishment of 20 deer check stations, and coordination with the Wildlife Disease Laboratory and Forest Management Division regarding deer head transport logistics. This intensive effort could not have been successful without cooperation of deer hunters, meat processors, taxidermists, landowners, NRC commissioners, legislators and other citizens and agencies!
UPDATE ON CHRONIC WASTING DISEASE On May 20, 2015, through targeted surveillance, the state confirmed its first chronic wasting disease (CWD)-positive freeranging white-tailed deer from Meridian Township in Ingham County. In January 2017, after response to two CWD-positive deer being found in a privately owned facility in Mecosta County, testing of free-ranging white-tailed deer in a nine township area in Mecosta and Montcalm counties surrounding the facility began. A deer harvested in late September 2017 from Montcalm County tested positive for CWD, leading to an increase in testing in this area. To date, 57 deer have been confirmed positive or suspect for CWD, ten from Clinton and Ingham counties and 47 from Kent and Montcalm counties. Since the discovery of the initial case, more than 30,000 deer have been tested statewide, with more than half of the testing occurring in 2017. Surveillance of hunter-harvested animals, collection of road-killed deer, issuance of disease control permits, and culling by sharpshooters continue to be important avenues for obtaining samples. Testing for CWD continues year-round.
CWD Statistics 30,000+ deer tested statewide To date 57 deer have been confirmed/suspected for CWD. 47 in Kent and Montcalm counties and 10 in Clinton and Ingham counties. Update on Chronic Wasting Disease On May 20, 2015, through targeted surveillance, the state confirmed its first chronic wasting disease (CWD)-positive free-ranging white-tailed deer from Meridian Township in Ingham County. In January 2017, after response to two CWD-positive deer being found in a privately owned facility in Mecosta County, testing of free-ranging white-tailed deer in a nine township area in Mecosta and Montcalm counties surrounding the facility began. A deer harvested in late September 2017 from Montcalm County tested positive for CWD, leading to an increase in testing in this area. To date, 57 deer have been confirmed positive or suspect for CWD, ten from Clinton and Ingham counties and 47 from Kent and Montcalm counties. Since the discovery of the initial case, more than 30,000 deer have been tested statewide, with more than half of the testing occurring in 2017. Surveillance of hunter-harvested animals, collection of road-killed deer, issuance of disease control permits, and culling by sharpshooters continue to be important avenues for obtaining samples. Testing for CWD continues year-round.
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FRIDAY, DECEMBER 20, 2019
Texas TAHC, Administrative Code, Title 4, Part 2, Chapter 40, Chronic Wasting Disease Amendments Open For Comment beginning December 20, 2019 thru January 20, 2020 Terry Singeltary Comments Submission
FRIDAY, DECEMBER 20, 2019
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SUNDAY, DECEMBER 22, 2019
Pennsylvania Steady Climb of CWD TSE Prion Confirms 250 Positive To Date In Wild Cervid As At September 12, 2019
Pennsylvania Captive Cervid Industry Total CWD TSE Prion ??? anyone's guess...
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SUNDAY, AUGUST 02, 2015 TEXAS CWD, Have you been ThunderStruck, deer semen, straw bred bucks, super ovulation, and the potential TSE Prion connection, what if?
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Michigan Total CWD TSE Prion Positive Suspect-Positive Deer Jump To 174 confirmed to date
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Colorado Chronic Wasting Disease Response Plan December 2018
I. Executive Summary Mule deer, white-tailed deer, elk and moose are highly valued species in North America. Some of Colorado’s herds of these species are increasingly becoming infected with chronic wasting disease (CWD). As of July 2018, at least 31 of Colorado's 54 deer herds (57%), 16 of 43 elk herds (37%), and 2 of 9 moose herds (22%) are known to be infected with CWD. Four of Colorado's 5 largest deer herds and 2 of the state’s 5 largest elk herds are infected. Deer herds tend to be more heavily infected than elk and moose herds living in the same geographic area. Not only are the number of infected herds increasing, the past 15 years of disease trends generally show an increase in the proportion of infected animals within herds as well. Of most concern, greater than a 10-fold increase in CWD prevalence has been estimated in some mule deer herds since the early 2000s; CWD is now adversely affecting the performance of these herds.
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(the map on page 71, cwd marked in red, is shocking...tss)
ORIGIN OF CHRONIC WASTING DISEASE TSE PRION?
COLORADO THE ORIGIN OF CHRONIC WASTING DISEASE CWD TSE PRION?
*** Spraker suggested an interesting explanation for the occurrence of CWD. The deer pens at the Foot Hills Campus were built some 30-40 years ago by a Dr. Bob Davis. At or abut that time, allegedly, some scrapie work was conducted at this site. When deer were introduced to the pens they occupied ground that had previously been occupied by sheep.
IN CONFIDENCE, REPORT OF AN UNCONVENTIONAL SLOW VIRUS DISEASE IN ANIMALS IN THE USA 1989
ALSO, one of the most, if not the most top TSE Prion God in Science today is Professor Adriano Aguzzi, and he recently commented on just this, on a cwd post on my facebook page August 20 at 1:44pm, quote;
''it pains me to no end to even contemplate the possibility, but it seems entirely plausible that CWD originated from scientist-made spread of scrapie from sheep to deer in the colorado research facility. If true, a terrible burden for those involved.'' August 20 at 1:44pm ...end
”The occurrence of CWD must be viewed against the contest of the locations in which it occurred. It was an incidental and unwelcome complication of the respective wildlife research programmes. Despite it’s subsequent recognition as a new disease of cervids, therefore justifying direct investigation, no specific research funding was forthcoming. The USDA viewed it as a wildlife problem and consequently not their province!” page 26.
Subject: CWD TSE Prion better bust a move
Folks, the Cervid, and more, are in dire straits if we don’t bust a move now, I’m telling you, it’s going to take all hands on deck, to combat the cwd tse prion, and you will have to hit it from all sides, everything we have, you are either all in, or, you are part of the problem. You let this cwd tse PrP saturate the environment, strains mutate, tse jumps species become zoonotic, if that has not already happened. Some recent video presentations on cwd, and my submission today, to TAHC, for anyone interested, it’s just science 🧬
CWD WEBINAR CWD YESTERDAY! December 11, 2019
Dr. Mckenzie and CIDRAP on CWD TSE Prion
122: Prions and Chronic Wasting Disease with Jason Bartz
Texas CWD Symposium: Transmission by Saliva, Feces, Urine & Blood
the other part, these tissues and things in the body then shed or secrete prions which then are the route to other animals into the environment, so in particular, the things, the secretions that are infectious are salvia, feces, blood and urine. so pretty much anything that comes out of a deer is going to be infectious and potential for transmitting disease.
''On January 21, 2017 a tornado took down thousands of feet of fence for a 420-acre illegal deer enclosure in Lamar County that had been subject to federal and state investigation for illegally importing white-tailed deer into Mississippi from Texas (a CWD positive state). Native deer were free to move on and off the property before all of the deer were able to be tested for CWD. Testing will be made available for a period of three years for CWD on the property and will be available for deer killed within a 5-mile radius of the property on a voluntary basis. ''
Texas Chronic Wasting Disease CWD TSE Prion Symposium 2018 posted January 2019 VIDEO SET 18 CLIPS
See Wisconsin update...terrible news, right after Texas updated map around 5 minute mark...
WISCONSIN CWD CAPTIVE CWD UPDATE VIDEO
cwd update on Wisconsin from Tammy Ryan...
Wyoming CWD Dr. Mary Wood
''first step is admitting you have a problem''
''Wyoming was behind the curve''
wyoming has a problem...
TEXAS BREEDER DEER ESCAPEE WITH CWD IN THE WILD, or so the genetics would show?
OH NO, please tell me i heard this wrong, a potential Texas captive escapee with cwd in the wild, in an area with positive captive cwd herd?
apparently, no ID though. tell me it ain't so please...
23:00 minute mark
''Free Ranging Deer, Dr. Deyoung looked at Genetics of this free ranging deer and what he found was, that the genetics on this deer were more similar to captive deer, than the free ranging population, but he did not see a significant connection to any one captive facility that he analyzed, so we believe, Ahhhhhh, this animal had some captive ahhh, whatnot.''
Wyoming CWD Dr. Mary Wood
''first step is admitting you have a problem''
''Wyoming was behind the curve''
wyoming has a problem...
the other part, these tissues and things in the body then shed or secrete prions which then are the route to other animals into the environment, so in particular, the things, the secretions that are infectious are salvia, feces, blood and urine. so pretty much anything that comes out of a deer is going to be infectious and potential for transmitting disease.
Texas Chronic Wasting Disease CWD TSE Prion Symposium 2018 posted January 2019 VIDEO SET 18 CLIPS See Wisconsin update...terrible news, right after Texas updated map around 5 minute mark...
SATURDAY, JANUARY 19, 2019
Texas Chronic Wasting Disease CWD TSE Prion Symposium 2018 posted January 2019 VIDEO SET 18 CLIPS
| Texas TAHC, Administrative Code, Title 4, Part 2, Chapter 40, Chronic Wasting Disease Amendments Open For Comment beginning December 20, 2019 thru January 20, 2020 Terry Singeltary Comments Submission Greetings TAHC et al, Thank You Kindly for letting me comment again on cwd tse prion. My comments 1-8 with updated science in references to back all my concerns up with... 1. ALL CWD TSE PRION RULES MUST BE MADE MANDATORY, voluntary does not work. 2. TAHC MUST BAN THE MOVEMENT OF ALL CERVID BY GAME FARMS, BREEDERS, SPERM MILLS, URINE MILLS, HORN MILLS, VELVET MILLS, HIGH/LOW FENCE, WITH ALL VEHICLES AND FARM EQUIPMENT BEING LIMITED TO ONLY THOSE SITES. 3. ALL CAPTIVE FARMING PUT ON HOLD WITH NO MORE PERMITTED 4. ALL CAPTIVE FARMING CERVID MUST BE TESTED ANNUALLY LIVE AND DEAD AND VERIFIED, THAT OLD BSe of ''just another escapee' does not cut it anymore, see why here; WEDNESDAY, FEBRUARY 10, 2016 Wisconsin Two deer that escaped farm had chronic wasting disease CWD http://chronic-wasting-disease.blogspot.com/2016/02/wisconsin-two-deer-that-escaped-farm.html 436 Deer Have Escaped From Farms to Wild Tuesday, 18 March 2003 00:00 As the DNR prepared to hand over authority for overseeing game farms to the agriculture department, it sent 209 conservation wardens to 550 farms to collect information, attempt to pinpoint the source of the disease and to learn whether other deer had been exposed to it. The audit found that most farms were in compliance, but the DNR found many violations and instances of poor record keeping. Also in numerous instances, fences did not stop wild and captive deer from intermingling. see; 436 Deer Have Escaped From Farms to Wild Tuesday, 18 March 2003 00:00 http://cwd-info.org/436-deer-have-escaped-from-farms-to-wild/ TUESDAY, JULY 14, 2015 TWO Escaped Captive Deer on the loose in Eau Claire County Wisconsin CWD postive farm Yellow ear tag http://chronic-wasting-disease.blogspot.com/2015/07/two-escaped-captive-deer-on-loose-in.html 5. ALL CAPTIVE FARMING CERVID ON ANY FARM MUST BE KILLED AND INCINERATED, COMPLETE ERADICATION OF ANY CWD POSITIVE HERD 6. ALL CAPTIVE FARMING CERVID OPERATIONS MUST BE INSURED TO PAY FOR ANY CLEAN UP OF CWD AND QUARANTINE THERE FROM FOR THE STATE, NO MORE ENTITLEMENT PROGRAM FOR CERVID GAME FARMING PAY TO PLAY FOR CWD TSE PRION OFF THE TAX PAYERS BACK, QUARANTINE MUST BE FOR AT LEAST 16 YEARS WITH NO MOVEMENT IN OR OUT OF THAT PREMISES 7. TRUCKING TRANSPORTING CERVID CHRONIC WASTING DISEASE TSE PRION VIOLATING THE LACEY ACT ***> PLEASE SEE HISTORY OF TEXAS TRUCKING CWD TSE PRION DISEASE AT THE BOTTOM OF MY SUBMISSION, TOO LONG TO POST HERE.
In the USA, under the Food and Drug Administration's BSE Feed Regulation (21 CFR 589.2000) most material (exceptions include milk, tallow, and gelatin) from deer and elk is prohibited for use in feed for ruminant animals. With regards to feed for non-ruminant animals, under FDA law, CWD positive deer may not be used for any animal feed or feed ingredients. For elk and deer considered at high risk for CWD, the FDA recommends that these animals do not enter the animal feed system. However, this recommendation is guidance and not a requirement by law.
Animals considered at high risk for CWD include:
1) animals from areas declared to be endemic for CWD and/or to be CWD eradication zones and
2) deer and elk that at some time during the 60-month period prior to slaughter were in a captive herd that contained a CWD-positive animal.
Therefore, in the USA, materials from cervids other than CWD positive animals may be used in animal feed and feed ingredients for non-ruminants.
The amount of animal PAP that is of deer and/or elk origin imported from the USA to GB can not be determined, however, as it is not specified in TRACES. It may constitute a small percentage of the 8412 kilos of non-fish origin processed animal proteins that were imported from US into GB in 2011.
Overall, therefore, it is considered there is a __greater than negligible risk___ that (nonruminant) animal feed and pet food containing deer and/or elk protein is imported into GB.
There is uncertainty associated with this estimate given the lack of data on the amount of deer and/or elk protein possibly being imported in these products.
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FDA Reports on VFD Compliance
John Maday
August 30, 2019 09:46 AM VFD-Form 007 (640x427)
Before and after the current Veterinary Feed Directive rules took full effect in January, 2017, the FDA focused primarily on education and outreach. ( John Maday ) Before and after the current Veterinary Feed Directive (VFD) rules took full effect in January, 2017, the FDA focused primarily on education and outreach to help feed mills, veterinarians and producers understand and comply with the requirements. Since then, FDA has gradually increased the number of VFD inspections and initiated enforcement actions when necessary. On August 29, FDA released its first report on inspection and compliance activities. The report, titled “Summary Assessment of Veterinary Feed Directive Compliance Activities Conducted in Fiscal Years 2016 – 2018,” is available online.
SUNDAY, SEPTEMBER 1, 2019
***> FDA Reports on VFD Compliance
TUESDAY, APRIL 18, 2017
*** EXTREME USA FDA PART 589 TSE PRION FEED LOOP HOLE STILL EXIST, AND PRICE OF POKER GOES UP ***
http://camelusprp.blogspot.com/2018/04/dromedary-camels-algeria-prion-mad.html I STRENUOUSLY URGE TEXAS FDA MODIFY THESE FEED BANS ASAP! SEE; Docket No. APHIS-2018-0011 Chronic Wasting Disease Herd Certification Program Standards Singeltary View Attachment:View as format pdf https://www.regulations.gov/contentStreamer?documentId=APHIS-2018-0011-0003&attachmentNumber=1&contentType=pdf https://www.regulations.gov/document?D=APHIS-2018-0011-0003 http://chronic-wasting-disease.blogspot.com/2018/03/docket-no-aphis-2018-0011-chronic.html |
if now is not the time to panic, after ignoring cwd for a decade, when should we panic ?
the tse prion aka mad cow type disease is not your normal pathogen.
The TSE prion disease survives ashing to 600 degrees celsius, that’s around 1112 degrees farenheit.
you cannot cook the TSE prion disease out of meat.
you can take the ash and mix it with saline and inject that ash into a mouse, and the mouse will go down with TSE.
Prion Infected Meat-and-Bone Meal Is Still Infectious after Biodiesel Production as well.
the TSE prion agent also survives Simulated Wastewater Treatment Processes.
IN fact, you should also know that the TSE Prion agent will survive in the environment for years, if not decades.
you can bury it and it will not go away.
The TSE agent is capable of infected your water table i.e. Detection of protease-resistant cervid prion protein in water from a CWD-endemic area.
it’s not your ordinary pathogen you can just cook it out and be done with. that’s what’s so worrisome about Iatrogenic mode of transmission, a simple autoclave will not kill this TSE prion agent.
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FRIDAY, DECEMBER 20, 2019
Texas TAHC, Administrative Code, Title 4, Part 2, Chapter 40, Chronic Wasting Disease Amendments Open For Comment beginning December 20, 2019 thru January 20, 2020 Terry Singeltary Comments Submission
THURSDAY, DECEMBER 19, 2019
TSE surveillance statistics exotic species and domestic cats Update December 2019
THURSDAY, DECEMBER 19, 2019
The emergence of classical BSE from atypical/Nor98 scrapie
FRIDAY, DECEMBER 06, 2019
Estimating relative CWD susceptibility and disease progression in farmed white-tailed deer with rare PRNP alleles
WEDNESDAY, NOVEMBER 20, 2019
Review: Update on Classical and Atypical Scrapie in Sheep and Goats
WEDNESDAY, NOVEMBER 20, 2019
Sheep Are Susceptible to the Bovine Adapted Transmissible Mink Encephalopathy agent by Intracranial Inoculation and Have Evidence of Infectivity in Lymphoid Tissues
***> ''indicating that sheep inoculated with the bovine TME agent harbor infectivity in their lymph nodes despite a lack of detection with conventional immunoassays.''
FRIDAY, NOVEMBER 15, 2019
Southwest Wisconsin CWD, Deer and Predator Study
FRIDAY, NOVEMBER 08, 2019
EFSA Panel on Biological Hazards (BIOHAZ) Update on chronic wasting disease (CWD) III
WEDNESDAY, OCTOBER 16, 2019
Australia Assessment of bulk wheat from Canada Part B: Animal biosecurity risk advice, CWD TSE Prion concerns are mounting
FRIDAY, MAY 24, 2019
Assessing chronic wasting disease strain differences in free-ranging cervids across the United States
MONDAY, MAY 20, 2019
APHIS, USDA, Announces the Finalized Chronic Wasting Disease Herd Certification Program Standards Singeltary Submissions
CDC
New Outbreak of TSE Prion in NEW LIVESTOCK SPECIES
Mad Camel Disease
Volume 24, Number 6—June 2018 Research
Prion Disease in Dromedary Camels, Algeria Abstract
Prions cause fatal and transmissible neurodegenerative diseases, including Creutzfeldt-Jakob disease in humans, scrapie in small ruminants, and bovine spongiform encephalopathy (BSE). After the BSE epidemic, and the associated human infections, began in 1996 in the United Kingdom, general concerns have been raised about animal prions. We detected a prion disease in dromedary camels (Camelus dromedarius) in Algeria. Symptoms suggesting prion disease occurred in 3.1% of dromedaries brought for slaughter to the Ouargla abattoir in 2015–2016. We confirmed diagnosis by detecting pathognomonic neurodegeneration and disease-specific prion protein (PrPSc) in brain tissues from 3 symptomatic animals. Prion detection in lymphoid tissues is suggestive of the infectious nature of the disease. PrPSc biochemical characterization showed differences with BSE and scrapie. Our identification of this prion disease in a geographically widespread livestock species requires urgent enforcement of surveillance and assessment of the potential risks to human and animal health.
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The possibility that dromedaries acquired the disease from eating prion-contaminated waste needs to be considered.
Tracing the origin of prion diseases is challenging. In the case of CPD, the traditional extensive and nomadic herding practices of dromedaries represent a formidable factor for accelerating the spread of the disease at long distances, making the path of its diffusion difficult to determine. Finally, the major import flows of live animals to Algeria from Niger, Mali, and Mauritania (27) should be investigated to trace the possible origin of CPD from other countries. Camels are a vital animal species for millions of persons globally. The world camel population has a yearly growth rate of 2.1% (28). In 2014, the population was estimated at ≈28 million animals, but this number is probably underestimated.. Approximately 88% of camels are found in Africa, especially eastern Africa, and 12% are found in Asia. Official data reported 350,000 dromedaries in Algeria in 2014 (28).
On the basis of phenotypic traits and sociogeographic criteria, several dromedary populations have been suggested to exist in Algeria (29). However, recent genetic studies in Algeria and Egypt point to a weak differentiation of the dromedary population as a consequence of historical use as a cross-continental beast of burden along trans-Saharan caravan routes, coupled with traditional extensive/nomadic herding practices (30).
Such genetic homogeneity also might be reflected in PRNP. Studies on PRNP variability in camels are therefore warranted to explore the existence of genotypes resistant to CPD, which could represent an important tool for CPD management as it was for breeding programs for scrapie eradication in sheep. In the past 10 years, the camel farming system has changed rapidly, with increasing setup of periurban dairy farms and dairy plants and diversification of camel products and market penetration (13). This evolution requires improved health standards for infectious diseases and, in light of CPD, for prion diseases.
The emergence of another prion disease in an animal species of crucial importance for millions of persons worldwide makes it necessary to assess the risk for humans and develop evidence-based policies to control and limit the spread of the disease in animals and minimize human exposure. The implementation of a surveillance system for prion diseases would be a first step to enable disease control and minimize human and animal exposure. Finally, the diagnostic capacity of prion diseases needs to be improved in all countries in Africa where dromedaries are part of the domestic livestock. https://wwwnc.cdc.gov/eid/article/24/6/17-2007_article ;
***> IMPORTS AND EXPORTS <***
***SEE MASSIVE AMOUNTS OF BANNED ANIMAL PROTEIN AKA MAD COW FEED IN COMMERCE USA DECADES AFTER POST BAN ***
SUNDAY, JANUARY 12, 2020 2019
USAHA-AAVLD Annual Meeting October 24-30, 2019 Transmissible Spongiform Encephalopathy TSE Prion CWD, Scrapie UPDATE
MONDAY, DECEMBER 16, 2019
Chronic Wasting Disease CWD TSE Prion aka mad cow type disease in cervid Zoonosis Update
***> ''In particular the US data do not clearly exclude the possibility of human (sporadic or familial) TSE development due to consumption of venison. The Working Group thus recognizes a potential risk to consumers if a TSE would be present in European cervids.'' Scientific opinion on chronic wasting disease (II) <***
What if?
Michigan CWD History
1st confirmed cwd in Michigan was confirmed at a deer farm in 2008, it was not until 2015 that CWD was 1st confirmed in the Wild in Michigan, then the U.P. finally confirmed CWD in the wild in 2018.
2008 Michigan first CWD confirmed in Kent deer farm
2015 was first cwd confirmed in wild in Michigan
2018 was first cwd confirmed in wild in U.P. in Michigan
more have been confirmed in wild to date...
CWD was also found in August 2008 at a Kent County deer farm facility and in January 2017 in two captive deer that were from a deer farm facility in Mecosta County.
one white-tailed deer in Kent County in 2008, three CWD positive white-tailed deer at two different facilities in Mecosta County in 2017, and one positive whitetailed deer at a facility in Montcalm County in 2019.
MONDAY, AUGUST 25, 2008
CWD FIRST DOCUMENTED IN MICHIGAN Michigan's First Case of Chronic Wasting Disease Detected at Kent County Deer Breeding
The test results from the Kent County cervid breeding facility, where the index case was confirmed, found no additional diseased deer. Epidemiologists are reviewing taxidermy records on a facility related to the index case.
2012
News Release: Chronic Wasting Disease Found In Two Mecosta County Deer 26 Jul, 2017•0 Comments January 2017 – Two female deer from a deer farm in Mecosta County have confirmed cases of Chronic Wasting Disease, the Department of Agriculture and Rural development said Friday.
Chronic Wasting Disease is a fatal neurological disease that affects white-tailed deer, mule deer, elk and moose. The Mecosta deer mark the second time the disease has been found in farmed deer, the first being a white-tailed deer on a Kent County farm in 2008.
“Chronic wasting disease is a serious disease affecting both farmed and free-ranging deer,” James Averill, MDARD state veterinarian, said in a statement. “We are following the state’s CWD response plan and taking necessary steps to protect the health and well-being of all of Michigan’s deer populations”.
Samples from the two deer were submitted for testing, as the Department of Natural Resources requires of all licensed deer farms in the state.
“Any discovery of chronic wasting disease in free-ranging or farmed deer is disappointing,” said Chad Stewart, DNR deer and elk specialist. “It will take significant time and effort – through immediate, targeted surveillance and mandatory checks during the upcoming deer seasons – to understand the current situation. The Michigan DNR remains committed in our efforts to contain the disease and safeguard our valuable wildlife resource.”
An informal meeting for deer farmers is scheduled on February 1 at the Big Rapids Holiday Inn at 1005 Perry Avenue.
MDARD and DNR are also implementing surveillance and response plan for the disease and will quarantine the affected farm; complete trace investigations to identify the potential sources of infection and possible areas of spread; test all deer in the herd for the disease; inspect other farms in a 15-mile radius; and have a mandatory deer check for harvested deer in a 9-township area.
Click this link for more information on Chronic Wasting Disease.
Since May 2015 when the first CWD deer was found in Michigan, CWD has been confirmed in free-ranging white-tailed deer in the Lower Peninsula from Clinton, Ionia, Ingham, Jackson, Kent, Gratiot, Eaton, and Montcalm counties. As of October 2018, a CWD positive deer was found in the Upper Peninsula in Dickinson County. CWD was also found in August 2008 at a Kent County deer farm facility and in January 2017 in two captive deer that were from a deer farm facility in Mecosta County.
TUESDAY, NOVEMBER 20, 2018
U.P. CWD Task Force continues work after deer confirmed with disease in Dickinson County
The deer was shot on an agricultural farm about 4 miles from the Michigan-Wisconsin border.
***> In Montcalm County, 83 CWD-positive free-ranging deer have been identified.
***> Since May 2015, when the first free-ranging white-tailed CWD-positive deer was found in Michigan, CWD has been confirmed in free-ranging white-tailed deer in the Lower Peninsula from Clinton, Eaton, Gratiot, Ionia, Ingham, Jackson, Kent, and Montcalm counties. Additionally, a CWD-positive deer was found in the Upper Peninsula in Dickinson County in October of last year. Baiting and feeding of deer and elk is not allowed in the Lower Peninsula.
CWD Identified in a Montcalm County Farmed Deer Agency: Agriculture and Rural Development
For immediate release: March 28, 2019 Media contact: Jessy Sielski (MDARD), 517-284-5725 or Ryan Soulard (DNR), 517-284-6184
LANSING – The Michigan departments of Agriculture and Rural and Development and Natural Resources have confirmed chronic wasting disease in a two-year-old female white-tailed deer from a Montcalm County deer farm. The sample was submitted for routine testing as a part of the state’s CWD surveillance program for farmed deer.
In Montcalm County, 83 CWD-positive free-ranging deer have been identified. This part of the state is an active CWD Management Zone. All deer farms in Michigan are required to submit samples for testing regularly; however, deer farms in a CWD Management Zone are quarantined and must participate in increased surveillance.
As a part of MDARD’s disease response, an investigation will be conducted to rule out exposure of any other farmed deer.
“The test results and age of the deer indicate that this deer was recently infected, emphasizing the importance of early detection through surveillance,” said State Veterinarian Nora Wineland, DVM. “MDARD and DNR work together, in partnership with the state’s deer farmers, to ensure the protection of all of Michigan’s deer.”
“With a disease like CWD, everyone’s actions matter,” said DNR state wildlife veterinarian, Kelly Straka, DVM. “Whether you are a deer producer submitting samples for surveillance or a hunter practicing safe carcass disposal, we all have a role to play in minimizing the risk of disease spread.”
Since May 2015, when the first free-ranging white-tailed CWD-positive deer was found in Michigan, CWD has been confirmed in free-ranging white-tailed deer in the Lower Peninsula from Clinton, Eaton, Gratiot, Ionia, Ingham, Jackson, Kent, and Montcalm counties. Additionally, a CWD-positive deer was found in the Upper Peninsula in Dickinson County in October of last year. Baiting and feeding of deer and elk is not allowed in the Lower Peninsula.
CWD is a fatal neurological disease that affects white-tailed deer, mule deer, elk, and moose. CWD can be transmitted directly from one animal to another, as well as indirectly through the environment. Infected animals may display abnormal behavior, progressive weight loss and physical debilitation. To date, there have been no reported cases of CWD infection in humans. However, as a precaution, the U.S. Centers for Disease Control and the World Health Organization recommend that infected animals not be consumed as food by either humans or domestic animals.
More information about CWD can be found at www.Michigan.gov/CWD.
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THURSDAY, MARCH 28, 2019
Michigan CWD Identified in a Montcalm County Farmed Deer
Subject: Michigan Total CWD TSE Prion Positive/Suspect-Positive Deer 162 To Date
Michigan Total CWD TSE Prion Positive/Suspect-Positive Deer 162 To Date
Michigan CWD TSE Prion
Total Deer Tested 74211
2019 CWD Testing Goals and Results as of December 6, 2019
Michigan Total CWD TSE Prion Positive/Suspect-Positive Deer 140 To Date
Michigan CWD TSE Prion
Total CWD Positive/Suspect-Positive Deer 140
Total Deer Tested 66990
FRIDAY, NOVEMBER 22, 2019
Michigan Total CWD TSE Prion Positive/Suspect-Positive Deer 140 To Date
WEDNESDAY, NOVEMBER 06, 2019
Michigan Total CWD TSE Prion Positive, Suspect Positive, Deer 136 To Date
2019 CWD Testing Goals and Results as of October 18, 2019
THURSDAY, OCTOBER 24, 2019
Michigan DNR reports CWD-positive deer in Hamilton Township, Gratiot County
TUESDAY, SEPTEMBER 17, 2019
Michigan House Bill 4687 State Legislators Turn To Draft Dodger Ted Nugent To Make Scientific Decisions over DNR on CWD TSE Prion
wow, Michigan legislators stoop to a new low, to help spread CWD, State Rep. Michelle Hoitenga of Manton, along with shitting his pants, draft dodging ted nugent, will try and overturn the DNR baiting ban so they can help spread cwd to hell and back. ted nugent cannot hunt and kill anything unless he hunts over a pile of bait, he is a convicted slob hunter, and he cares nothing about cwd tse prion, he is oblivious to the consequences of the cwd tse prion. so sad for Michigan to allow someone like ted nugent to dictate legislation for cwd tse prion over the DNR scientist. it's just unbelievable, imo. here are the many reasons ted nugent is so full of himself, and wrong, and what further risk he puts the great state of Michigan in terms of cwd tse prion, with his BS. between ted nugent speaking for Michigan about cwd, and the great deer czar from Texas, going up to Wisconsin, to solve the Wisconsin cwd tse prion problem with passive surveillance, well, hows that working out. Good Luck Michigan, your going to need it...
THURSDAY, OCTOBER 24, 2019
Michigan DNR reports CWD-positive deer in Hamilton Township, Gratiot County
SATURDAY, OCTOBER 05, 2019
Michigan MSU SCIENTISTS ARE TESTING A FASTER WAY TO DETECT CHRONIC WASTING DISEASE
SUNDAY, SEPTEMBER 22, 2019
Michigan TWO MORE CWD TSE PRION POSITIVES Total Now At 124 Positive
TUESDAY, SEPTEMBER 17, 2019
Michigan House Bill 4687 State Legislators Turn To Draft Dodger Ted Nugent To Make Scientific Decisions over DNR on CWD TSE Prion
SATURDAY, AUGUST 24, 2019
Michigan Chronic Wasting Disease CWD TSE Prion Two More Cases Total 122 To Date
THURSDAY, MAY 23, 2019
Michigan Osceola County deer farm/ranch owner arraigned on several violations
THURSDAY, MAY 09, 2019
Michigan CWD TSE Prion increases to 120 Cases to Date
THURSDAY, MARCH 28, 2019
Michigan CWD Identified in a Montcalm County Farmed Deer
THURSDAY, DECEMBER 12, 2019
Michigan Total CWD TSE Prion Positive Suspect-Positive Deer Jump To 162 confirmed to date
SATURDAY, DECEMBER 21, 2019
Michigan Total CWD TSE Prion Positive Suspect-Positive Deer Jump To 170 confirmed to date
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