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Show A8 The Emery County Review, Tuesday, October 14, 2008 DWR sampling harvested big game for Chronic Wasting Disease Photo by Dr. Terry Kreeger The cow pictured above is infected with Chronic Wasting Disease. 5th Annual Health Fair October 21, 2008 The Division of Wildlife Resources will be sampling harvested big game for Chronic Wasting Disease in southeastern Utah this fall. Since sampling began in 2002, a total of 38 mule deer have tested positive. Of these, 26 were from the LaSal Mountains, six were from the Vernal area, and six were from central Utah near Fountain Green. No elk have tested positive in Utah at this point. CWD is a disease of the nervous system of deer and elk. Infected animals develop brain lesions, become emaciated, appear listless, have droopy ears, and may salivate excessively. Infected animals will eventually die. There is no evidence that CWD infects other big game species or domestic livestock. Elk and deer hunters are encouraged to participate in disease monitoring during this year’s hunting seasons. Testing is done by removing lymph nodes in the throat. The indicators of CWD are infectious proteins, called prions, which tend to accumulate in lymph node tissues. Samples from each elk or deer are sent to a laboratory in Logan. Hunters can learn whether their harvested animal has tested positive for CWD within 4 weeks. Currently, the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention state that no evidence has been found to suggest that CWD can be transmitted to humans by eating or handling meat of infected animals. However, it is advised that hunters avoid consumption and direct contact with brain tissues, spinal fluids, and lymph nodes. Hunters may encounter officers or biologists in the field or at check stations. Hunters who are not contacted and want their elk or deer tested can contact the Price DWR Enjoy Lunch with your friends Speakers: Dr. Anna Beck M.D. r.S.V.P. by Friday October 17 with Pam Konakis RN at (435) 636-4822 Leave a message if needed cost $7.00 Sponsored by Castleview Hospital, Community Nursing Services, Southeastern Utah District Health Department, and Rocky Mountain Home Health Free to the Public •Breast Exams from 10:00 a.m. to noon •Skin Cancer Screens 3:00 to 5:00 p.m. From 7:30 to 10:30 a.m. and 3:00 to 5:00 p.m. these FrEE SCrEEningS will be available on a first serve basis. Blood Pressure Checks • Blood glucose • Body Fat Analysis Lymphedema Screen • Cholesterol and Diet information • Diabetes Education Health information and samples of gluten free foods For only $15 you can get a 12 hour FAStiNG cholesterol Screen offered from 7:30 to 10:30 am only. From 7:30 to 10:30 a.m. and 3:00 to 5:00 p.m. Flu shots will be available for $25 thru SeuhD. Medicare eligible individuals MuSt bring Medicare card, in order for us to bill Medicare for the shot. Bring your Medicare card! office at (435) 613-3700, Mondays through Thursdays, from 7 a.m. - 6 p.m. Receptionists can direct hunters to a nearby check station. In Castle Country, hunters can have their elk or deer tested at a checking station behind the Walker’s Truck Stop in Wellington between the hours of 10 a.m. and 6 p.m. during the general season deer hunt from October 18 through October 22. A checking station will also be located on the Two Mile Road on the south side of the LaSal Mountains during this time period. The DWR will also set out barrels for the collection of cow elk heads during both general season and late season antlerless elk hunts in the area. These barrels will be at the following locations: MANTI HUNTING UNIT The junction of SR-31 and North Skyline Drive The kiosk at Scofield Junction (SR-96 and SR6). The junction of SR-6 and the Consumer’s Road near Helper. Hiawatha Junction (SR-122 and SR-10). The parking lot north of BK’s in Huntington. The junction of Straight Canyon and Cottonwood Canyon. In Ferron Canyon above Millsite Reservoir. The Link Canyon turnoff from SR-10. The Junction of Salina Canyon and the coal haul road. The mouth of Twelve Mile Canyon. The mouth of Ephraim Canyon. The Tucker Rest Area along SR-6. LA SAL HUNTING UNIT The Junction of the Castle Valley Road and the La Sal Mountain Loop Road. The Junction of the Two Mile Road and SR-46 just east of the town of La Sal. 0.5 miles south of the junction of the Old Airport Road and the Spanish Valley Road. Butcher Boy Meat Processing, 1140 Wasatch Avenue, Moab. SAN JUAN HUNTING UNIT The junction of Highway 211 and the North Cottonwood Road. Shirttail Junction south of Blanding. Johnson Creek at the Forest Service Boundary. Four Point Meat Processing 81 W 200 S. Monticello. “I won’t accept extreme environmentalists locking down our land. I’ll fight for responsible multiple access and use of our resources and trust lands so we can provide for our families and educate our children.” -David Hinkins It’s time to be heard! Serving Carbon, Emery, Grand, San Juan, and Utah Counties Paid for by David Hinkins for State Senate PO Box 485, Orangeville, Utah 84537 Telephone: 435-749-2828 website: www.davidhinkins.com email: iems@etv.net |