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Fourth Case of 'Zombie Deer Disease' Confirmed in B.C.'s Kootenays

  • A fourth case of chronic wasting disease (CWD), nicknamed "zombie deer disease," has been confirmed in a white-tailed deer in B.C.'s Kootenay region.
  • The disease affects cervids like deer, elk, and moose, and is incurable and fatal.
  • Enhanced surveillance and testing efforts are underway to monitor and curb the spread of the disease.