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The disease is not considered harmful to humans, but affected deer become emaciated and are often being found isolated and trembling, and can die within four months.
TALLAHASSEE — Some deer killed during two popular hunting days in December must be tested for a contagious disease fatal to the animals as the state expands efforts to limit
Some deer killed in Florida during two popular hunting days in December must be tested for a contagious disease fatal to the animals.
The disease is described as similar to mad cow disease, with deer becoming emaciated and often being found isolated and trembling. While not considered harmful to people, the disease can result in death within four months to deer.
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The disease is described as similar to mad cow disease, with deer becoming emaciated and often being found isolated and trembling. While not considered harmful to people, the disease can result in death within four months to deer.