By: Ag. Reporter Mollie Goode
The Kentucky Department of Agriculture was recently notified about a positive Chronic Wasting Disease test from a deceased deer and measures have been taken.
According to a news release, the National Veterinary Services Laboratory tested the deceased deer at a deer farm in Breckinridge County and confirmed it had Chronic Wasting Disease, or CWD. The farm has since issued a quarantine restriction for movement into and out of the facility, for live deer or deer products.
The Office of State Veterinarian placed a 5-mile radius management and 15-mile radius surveillance zone for herds that are near the affected farm. They are also implementing a Chronic Wasting Disease Response Plan to help aid in efforts.