长期衰竭病在路易斯安那州蔓延,促使官员考虑放宽狩猎限制. Chronic wasting disease spreads in Louisiana, prompting officials to consider loosening hunting restrictions.

慢性衰竭病,一种被称为"尸鹿疾病"的致命灵质病,在路易斯安那州北部继续蔓延,2022年以来已有50多例确诊病例. Chronic wasting disease, a fatal prion illness known as "zombie deer disease," continues to spread in northern Louisiana with over 50 confirmed cases since 2022. 由于这种疾病没有治愈方法, 而且通过污染的土壤传播, The disease, which has no cure and spreads through contaminated soil, has prompted state officials to consider suspending or modifying current restrictions on baiting and feeding deer. 野生动物专家警告说, 这些立法变化可能会破坏制工作的努力, 因为在环境中多年来, Wildlife experts warn these legislative changes could undermine containment efforts, as prions remain infectious in the environment for years.