MSU Extension Chronic Wasting Disease

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  The importance of harvesting does

  Published on November 9, 2022
  Consider harvesting does this season to help control the deer population and the spread of chronic wasting disease.

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  Hunters: Look for signs of illness in deer

  Published on November 9, 2022
  Identifying deer with chronic wasting disease is not always possible by visual observation. There are common signs that may indicate a deer is sick, but it may or may not have chronic wasting disease.

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  Tips for putting high quality venison on the table

  Published on November 9, 2022
  When preparing for deer hunting, remember food safety in addition to hunter safety.

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  Hunters: Pack rubber gloves to prevent the spread of chronic wasting disease

  Published on November 9, 2022
  Prions from cervids infected with chronic wasting disease are present in blood and spinal fluid, and they are shed across the landscape in waste products, where they can last for decades.

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  Tips for proper disposal of deer carcasses and parts to minimize spread of chronic wasting disease

  Published on November 8, 2022
  Properly disposing of carcasses will help slow the spread of chronic wasting disease.

• The Next Frontier of CWD Models for Michigan

  Published on October 1, 2022
  Disease simulation models, particularly agent-based models (ABMs), provide a unique tool to help researchers and managers better understand CWD dynamics and predict outbreaks

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  Multistate CWD Strategic Planning Initiative

  Published on October 1, 2022
  MSU faculty member Dr. Sonja Christensen has assembled a consortium of over 14 universities, multiple state and federal agencies, and Canadian provinces to identify five thematic areas where further research for CWD is needed.

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  Evaluation of Deer Population Parameter Estimates and Implications for CWD

  Published on October 1, 2022
  Today’s vast amount of CWD information and high-performance computing present this research team with an opportunity to open new doors to better understanding the disease.

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  Pulling on the Same End of the Rope: Developing a Regional CWD Adaptive Management Framework

  Published on October 1, 2022
  One solution to overcoming the challenges of CWD management in Michigan, is the development and implementation of a regional adaptive management approach. A regional CWD adaptive management framework requires a two-phase learning approach.

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  Immobilization of CWD Prions

  Published on October 1, 2022
  A team of interdisciplinary researchers have been able to study how to immobilize prions that are found in the environment through using pyrogenic carbonaceous geosorbents (PCGs), such as activated carbons and biochars.