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"With more than 50 cases of chronic wasting disease confirmed across the state, many Arkansans have questions about the disease.Information from this FAQ is from the Arkansas Game and Fish Department and from other wildlife officials.Can I get chronic wasting disease from an infected animal?There are no reported cases of the disease being transferred to humans.Should I eat meat from an infected animal?The Arkansas Department of Health you should not eat meat from any animals infected with CWD.What is chronic wasting disease (CWD)?Chronic wasting disease is a degenerative brain disease found in cervids (deer and elk). It causes the animal to behave abnormally and is usually fatal.Where was it first discovered?The first documented case of CWD was in Colorado in 1967.How did it get to Arkansas?Wildlife officials aren't sure how the disease made it to Arkansas. The first documented case was confirmed in February 2016 from a deer found dead in October 2015.Where in Arkansas has it been found?The first case was in northern Newton County. Most subsequent cases have been within a ten-mile radius of the original site, which extends into Boone County.What has the state of Arkansas done to slow its spread?In 2012, the state made it illegal to keep deer as pets or transport live deer or elk across state borders.What if I see a deer or elk that I think has CWD?Arkansas Game and Fish encourages anyone who thinks they see an animal with the disease to contact them at (800) 482-9262."^^<http://www.w3.org/2001/XMLSchema#string>
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