Mississippi officials consider a statewide ban on deer feeding due to increased chronic wasting disease cases.

Mississippi officials are considering a statewide ban on supplemental feeding of deer due to the growing spread of chronic wasting disease (CWD), with six additional counties reporting cases and a 50% increase in cases discovered in the 2023-2024 sampling year. CWD, nicknamed "Zombie Deer Disease," is a prion disease affecting deer, elk, and moose worldwide, with no evidence of transmission to humans. A ban could impact businesses selling deer feed but may improve deer quality and provide a more level hunting ground.

February 26, 2024
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