Category Archives: Deer

Experimental vaccine partially successful at preventing CWD in deer

Posted on January 5, 2015 by admin

Journal Sentinel files In a scientific milestone that could have human health implications, an experimental vaccine was partially successful at preventing chronic wasting disease in deer, according to a recently published U.S. study. By Paul A. Smith of the Journal … Continue reading →

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Cornell University scientists accidentally create ‘buck magnets’ in effort to control deer population

Posted on October 23, 2014 by admin

Nick Canedo on October 16, 2014 at 2:39 PM, updated October 16, 2014 at 4:47 PM Cornell University launched a program in 2009 aimed at satisfying all Ithaca residents by controlling the area’s deer population in an innovative way. Fast … Continue reading →

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Missouri veto resonates through captive deer hunting industry

Posted on July 15, 2014 by admin

  Ryan Sabalow, ryan.sabalow@indystar.com July 14, 2014 X-Factor, a deer owned by Indiana deer farmer Russ Bellar, was bred for his enormous antlers and used as a stud in the fenced hunting industry. (Photo: Photo provided/Russ Bellar ) Missouri Gov. … Continue reading →

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Gov. Nixon vetoes two bills defining captive deer as livestock

Posted on July 10, 2014 by admin

July 8, 2014 Governor points out Missouri Constitution gives Conservation Commission sole regulatory authority over wildlife; says bill provisions are clearly unconstitutional COLUMBIA, Mo. – Gov. Jay Nixon today vetoed two bills that would have redefined the term “livestock” to … Continue reading →

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Illinois finds success controlling chronic wasting disease

Posted on November 12, 2013 by admin

Sharpshooters help keep deer disease in check By Paul A. Smith of the Journal Sentinel Nov. 6, 2013   Efforts in Illinois to control the prevalence of chronic wasting disease in wild deer have succeeded while rates of the disease … Continue reading →

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