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    Canine distemper virus (CDV)

    Canine distemper is caused by a virus that affects and is easily transmitted between, raccoons, mammals in the canine family (fox, coyote, wolf, domestic dog) and the mustelid family (for example skunk, badger, otter, mink). It is common in…

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    Brain abscesses or cranial abscessation syndrome (CAS)

    Brain abscesses in deer (also called cranial abscessation syndrome or CAS) are infections within the brain that produce abscesses that contain pus. The infections are usually caused by the bacterium Trueperella pyogenes. These bacteria are commonly…

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    Bovine tuberculosis (TB)

    Bovine Tuberculosis (bovine TB) is a respiratory disease caused by the bacterium Mycobacterium bovis. Bovine TB can infect most mammals, including white-tailed deer and humans. The federal government has done nationwide testing of cattle herds to…

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    Avian pox

    Avian pox is an infectious disease of birds caused by a poxvirus belonging to a group of viruses called avipoxviruses. Avian pox is a slowly developing disease that can affect many wild bird species, including turkeys and songbirds.

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    Avian influenza

    Avian influenza (AI) is caused by a virus that is common in wild bird populations, especially waterfowl and shorebirds. Avian influenza viruses are identified by two specific protein groups: Hemagglutinin or the “H” of which there are 16 and…

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    Avian cholera

    Avian cholera is a common waterfowl disease that most frequently affects waterfowl and coots, followed by scavenger bird species and other water birds. It is caused by the bacterium, Pasteurella multocida, which is highly contagious among birds and…

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    Avian Botulism

    Avian botulism is a neuromuscular illness caused by a toxin that is produced by the bacteria Clostridium botulinum. There are seven types of botulism toxins (A-G). Wild birds are affected by type C and type E. These bacteria typically live in lakes…

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    Sharp-tailed Grouse Advisory Committee Meeting

    The Committee is meeting to discuss changes to the draft Sharp-tailed Grouse Plan.

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    Take Steps Now To Avoid Potential Conflicts With Black Bears

    The Wisconsin Department of Natural Resources (DNR) encourages residents and visitors to take precautions to avoid potential conflicts with black bears.

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    DNR Highlights Habitat Restoration Partnerships

    The Wisconsin Department of Natural Resources (DNR) is proud to highlight partnerships with several external organizations that help improve public land and habitat across our state. Earlier this year, the DNR added two new partnerships to the growing list who help strengthen the DNR's mission to protect and improve habitat for wildlife species.

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