CWD will likely make its way to Ontario one day. Preparing now is the best plan. Can it be prevented? Can things be done to ensure deer risk is reduced? Deer congregating and feeding presents issues. Deer poop helps spread disease.
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The exact modes of CWD transmission in wild deer are unknown. The numbers of CWD
prions shed by infected deer in natural conditions is unknown. The length and timing of
CWD shedding by infected deer is unknown. The genetic effects on CWD susceptibility and
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Please do not use culling as a control. CBD is not infectious to humans. There is a humane alternative to lethal testing RAMALT, that does not involve killing the animal.
Shooting of deer in urban areas puts everyone at risk. It also creates psychological trauma for witnesses.
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My very basic question is: why does MNR still allow the baiting of deer in Ontario when virtually all surrounding jurisdictions have banned baiting for many reasons noted below but specifically to address the saliva transfer of CWD?
There seems to be no logical or scientific reason for this?
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You have a good Surveillance and response Plan but Partner Agency Roles and Responsibilities in CWD Preparedness and Response need more attention.
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Regulate and require permitting of under the FWCA all import, export, selling, trading, breeding, care, housing, and acquisition of all non domestic animals, regardless of whether they are native to Ontario or not.
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The implementation of an all encompassing communications strategy is a crucial element of helping to prevent CWD from entering the province. The general public, hunters and Cervid farmers must have easy access to current information about CWD, its threats and how it can be prevented.
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With risk of CWD highest from farmed animals, suggest stricter controls with respect to alternative livestock (ie. licensing/reporting requirements). Annual health testing of captive herds should be a requirement.
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The proposal to ban/pull deer rehab licences in areas with CWD will backfire. People will simply rehab deer underground, which could spread disease faster. Instead, allow rehabs to rehab deer from CWD affected areas with seperation of animals from non affected areas during rehab and release.
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