Monthly Archives: July 2021

Surveillance Data Shows White-Tailed Deer Exposed to SARS-CoV-2

Published: July 28, 2021  Print Contact: APHISpress@usda.gov The U.S. Department of Agriculture’s Animal and Plant Health Inspection Service (APHIS) recently completed a study that analyzed serum samples from free-ranging white-tailed deer for antibodies to SARS-CoV-2 (the virus that causes COVID-19). Results … Continue reading

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Historic, Bipartisan Bill Will Galvanize Wildlife Recovery

Lacey McCormick, National Wildlife Federation Jul 20, 2021 WASHINGTON, D.C. — New legislation from U.S. Senators Martin Heinrich (D-N.M.) and Roy Blunt (R-Mo.) will dedicate $1.4 billion annually to proactive, voluntary, locally-led efforts to recover thousands of at-risk wildlife species, while creating … Continue reading

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