The New York Department of Environmental Conservation has reported an isolated case of Chronic Wasting Disease in upstate New York.
The disease can affect the brain and nervous system of deer, elk, and moose, eventually causing death according to the Centers for Disease Control. There is no cure or vaccine available for the disease.
The CDC reports there is no strong evidence Chronic Wasting Disease can spread to humans but warns against harvesting infected animals.
The DEC says the case was detected during routine testing at a state-run facility and does not suspect there are any cases in wild deep populations. The agency will work with local hunters, processors and taxidermists to conduct further testing for the disease.
Chronic Wasting Disease was first detected in New York state in 2005. If you see any sick or dying deer, you are asked to contact the DEC.