The Ministry of Natural Resources is reflecting on its 2010 chronic wasting disease surveillance program. The MNR collected deer heads for testing of chronic wasting disease. Wildlife Research Technician Tory Buchanan says the initiative was well received in Northwestern Ontario. 362 deer heads were tested in the Dryden, Kenora and Fort Frances Districts. All results came back negative. Chronic wasting disease is a fatal disease affecting members of the deer family.
Friday, February 4, 2011
CWD study wraps up
The Ministry of Natural Resources is reflecting on its 2010 chronic wasting disease surveillance program. The MNR collected deer heads for testing of chronic wasting disease. Wildlife Research Technician Tory Buchanan says the initiative was well received in Northwestern Ontario. 362 deer heads were tested in the Dryden, Kenora and Fort Frances Districts. All results came back negative. Chronic wasting disease is a fatal disease affecting members of the deer family.
