It's about time they started killing them.

[bloodtrailer28]

Great title
Didn't post in the other threads, but read enough to see you're looking for an argument

spot on.

[Pushbutton2]

Isn't CWD in Michigan as well? I lived there from 93 to 06, I remember hearing talk about it and what to do about it. If memory serves there was a high fence preserve that they killed off and there was a couple of areas where testing was mandatory on all deer harvested. They'd test at the check station.....

Not sure if or how this relates to this thread.

[popup_menace]

So, are you saying its ok to ship infected deer to all parts of the state without any negative effects on said deer herd ????. I doubt it has no ill effects, sorry.

I never said it is ok to ship the deer, I actually stated in a previous post that I am all for the quarantine and regulated shipping until further research can prove the efficacy of the disease. (See post 22)

[popup_menace]

Isn't CWD in Michigan as well? I lived there from 93 to 06, I remember hearing talk about it and what to do about it. If memory serves there was a high fence preserve that they killed off and there was a couple of areas where testing was mandatory on all deer harvested. They'd test at the check station.....

Not sure if or how this relates to this thread.

I believe you're right. Michigan actually has fully privatized deer herds as well. At this point, there has not been a link between CWD and a substantial decline in deer numbers. In fact, most states with CWD present still report predation as one of the top causes of mortality, along with age and hunting. But, EHD is a whole different story. I will definitely be spooked if that ever makes it's way down here

[catslayer]

imagine... wild animals get sick... who knew...

ps that article was crappy... it said NOTHING of value, it was all talking to that ranch owner/manager and what he "expected"...

[systemnt]

In for the whack... it will come soon.

[bowhuntntxn]

The state has killed off several herds suspected of having CWD, so why should this one be any different? IMO all deer breeders know there is a risk of losing their investment at any given time to disease or other causes. So if they are willing to accept those risks then they should be willing to accept the consequences.

I have no opinion on the rights or wrongs of deer breeding operations other than it is a business like any other. Produce a product, sell the product for maximum financial gain, rinse and repeat. If all goes well the money rolls in, if it doesn't then oh well.

[JW]

In for the whack... it will come soon.

He's just gloating about those deer being killed. He has "natives"...

[rtp]

In for the whack... it will come soon.

IDK about that....we've only had one Moron thrown out there so far.

[doright]

I know absolutely nothing about this so I will ask a question and try to learn more. If the animals can be tested live,why couldn't you test them before transporting them? If you take your horse to an event you need to have a negative coggins test done. Would this work or is there an incubation period that wont show up on the test?

[popup_menace]

I know absolutely nothing about this so I will ask a question and try to learn more. If the animals can be tested live,why couldn't you test them before transporting them? If you take your horse to an event you need to have a negative coggins test done. Would this work or is there an incubation period that wont show up on the test?

This is exactly my thought process, but most of the people against live testing refute the idea that it is accurate enough.

[8pointer]

I know absolutely nothing about this so I will ask a question and try to learn more. If the animals can be tested live,why couldn't you test them before transporting them? If you take your horse to an event you need to have a negative coggins test done. Would this work or is there an incubation period that wont show up on the test?

Short answer is $$$$

[Barrett]

I just hope his fences are tight. My ranch is literally down the road from Texas Mountain Ranch. All in all it is a sad deal for those involved.

[muzzlebrake]

Karma. It's not nice to fool mother nature.

[doright]

Short answer is $$$$

I dont know what the cost is but if I were to start a herd I would be willing to pay extra to know that what I was getting is healthy. Like an other business you pass the cost on to the consumer. Like I said before I know nothing about this I have spent an entire summer bang testing cattle so I know it would not be easy or cheap. If it were my herd I would like to be able to salvage at lest some of the animals rather than a total loss.