Louisiana continues to monitor chronic wasting disease in white-tailed deer population

The Louisiana Department of Wildlife and Fisheries continues to monitor for chronic wasting disease (CWD) in white-tailed deer in Louisiana and has stepped up preventative efforts as CWD has been discovered in Texas and Arkansas. LDWF veterinarian Dr. Jim LaCour said the disease, for which there is no cure, has not been found in Louisiana. However, it is important to be prepared in the event it does, and to take precautionary steps to minimize its introduction. Read more at KATC News…