2 cases of 'zombie deer disease' have been confirmed in B.C. Here's what you need to know
The B.C. government says chronic wasting disease (CWD) has been confirmed in two deer, a first for the province. Nicknamed zombie deer disease, CWD is a fatal and incurable illness that affects deer family members, including moose and elk.
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![Chronic wasting disease is fatal to cervids, including white-tailed deer. Two deer graze in the snow.](https://i.cbc.ca/1.4989179.1678134490!/fileImage/httpImage/image.jpeg_gen/derivatives/16x9_620/deer.jpeg)
The B.C. government says chronic wasting disease (CWD) has been confirmed in two deer, a first for the province. Nicknamed zombie deer disease, CWD is a fatal and incurable illness that affects deer family members, including moose and elk.