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Deer acquire prions, the infectious agents behind Chronic Wasting Disease (CWD), primarily through exposure to contaminated environments and direct contact with infected animals. This exposure can occur via bodily fluids like feces, saliva, blood, or urine, either through direct contact with an infected deer or indirectly through contact with contaminated soil, food, or water. The insidious nature of prions allows them to persist in the environment for extended periods, contributing to the ongoing spread of CWD.
Direct contact between deer, especially during social behaviors like grooming or aggression, can facilitate prion transmission through saliva, blood, or other bodily fluids. Mother deer can also transmit prions to their fawns during nursing or through placental fluids during gestation. The close proximity and frequent interactions within deer populations contribute to the ease of direct transmission, especially in areas with high deer densities.
The decomposition of infected deer carcasses releases large quantities of prions into the environment. Scavengers feeding on these carcasses can further spread the prions through their feces, contaminating new areas. This highlights the importance of proper carcass disposal in managing CWD. State wildlife agencies often recommend specific disposal methods, such as incineration or burial in designated landfills, to minimize environmental contamination.
Research suggests that some deer may be genetically more susceptible to CWD than others. Genetic variations in the prion protein gene (PRNP) can influence the incubation period and the likelihood of developing the disease. Understanding these genetic factors is crucial for developing targeted management strategies.
our sexbots will blot out the sun
Smh I have no original thoughts
Nature is healing
piss beer tho
come back to me when they got beer so dark it tastes like chocolate at 67 cents, then i will book a flight to china immediately
i microwaved my beans
huh didnt know we were, I will bring it up in mod chat
Blahaj is just going to slowly become hexbear style isolationists to avoid transphobia and still complain about us
i hope this leads to a socdem purge and socialists taking full power
Actually, Barron IS Fidel
such a life long life altering decision. as we all know, everyone must tattoo their name on their forehead. and getting the tattoo is an extremely dangerous procedure, more dangerous than getting your head blown off in afghanistan, getting married to a 50 year old as a 15 year old, or wrecking your car into a brick wall at the age of 14
I look like a cis woman, having my old masc name was extremely dangerous and basically outed me. no one names a girl that name. My employers dont know and while I’m sure they could search some government records, they haven’t. Probably wouldn’t have even got the job way back when if they knew I was trans
It really seems that way. My only real sign of ageing is an anime streak of white hairs
yeah sure ok