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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.
MSU Extension Educator

Published on October 1, 2022
A key recommendation proposed by Michigan’s CWD working group was the development of public education to address CWD.
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.
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.
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.
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
Considerations for meat processors accepting venison to prevent the spread of chronic wasting disease

Published on September 20, 2022
Protocol for meat processors to follow when accepting venison this hunting season.
Considerations for meat processors cutting venison to prevent the spread of chronic wasting disease

Published on September 20, 2022
Protocol for meat processors to follow when cutting and further processing venison this hunting season.
MSU Extension helps hunters collect and submit chronic wasting disease tests to MSU Veterinary Diagnostic Laboratory

Published on November 10, 2021
CWD testing samples will be collected at the Ionia and Montcalm County Michigan State University Extension offices.
Considerations for meat processors accepting venison to prevent spreading Chronic Wasting Disease

Published on October 25, 2021
Protocol for meat processors to follow when accepting venison this hunting season.