News ‘Zombie deer,’ or chronic wasting disease, is expanding in the US. Here’s what to know. January 29, 2023January 30, 2023Janet Loehrke and George Petras, USA TODAYComments Off on ‘Zombie deer,’ or chronic wasting disease, is expanding in the US. Here’s what to know. Chronic Wasting Disease is a contagious, fatal disease that is becoming more prevalent in US wild deer populations.