Nightmare in Norway.

sharkey

Well-Known Member
CWD has been found in free ranging reindeer in Southern Norway. This is the first confirmed case in Europe. Hopefully all necessary resources are poured into finding a way to abate its spread.
 
At first glance I was thinking 'Chinese water deer' free ranging in Norway. What's the crisis...'

Then the the penny dropped. Not good at all. As you say, for those travelling, serious attention to bio security needs to be given.
 
JTO..

One theory is faecal matter....other deer eating grass contaminated with infected poo. Also direct contact with diseased animals, carcases and unburied gralloch.

No recorded incidence of cervid to human transmission
 
JTO..

One theory is faecal matter....other deer eating grass contaminated with infected poo. Also direct contact with diseased animals, carcases and unburied gralloch.

No recorded incidence of cervid to human transmission

Scrapie sheep are also a potential source.
 
The consequences if this gets hold in europe are grim to say the least. I hope they do find a way to get it under control asap.
 
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