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Chronic Wasting Disease
Chronic Wasting Disease (CWD) is a contagious neurological disease that has been found in deer, elk and moose – collectively called cervids.
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Chronic Wasting Disease
Chronic Wasting Disease (CWD) is a contagious neurological disease that has been found in cervids which include deer, elk and moose.
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Chronic Wasting Disease | Chronic Wasting Disease
Chronic Wasting Disease (CWD) is a contagious neurological disease that has been found in deer, elk and moose – collectively called cervids.
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Chronic Wasting Disease
Chronic wasting disease is a fatal neurological disease that affects cervids (deer, elk and moose). Michigan State University is partnering with the Michigan Department of Natural Resources to address CWD.
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Household Bleach Inactivates Chronic Wasting Disease Prions
Published on October 4, 2019
Strategy Appears Feasible for Decontaminating Hunting, Meat Processing Equipment. -
Developing strategies to prevent chronic wasting disease
Published on October 1, 2018
A disease of the nervous system exclusive to members of the cervid family — deer, elk, moose and other hoofed, antlered, ruminant mammals — chronic wasting disease is a fatal disease with no known cure or vaccine. -
Chronic Wasting Disease FAQ's | Chronic Wasting Disease
Chronic Wasting Disease is disorder of the neurological system that affects cervids, animals that are members of the deer family, such as deer, elk, and moose. .
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What is chronic wasting disease?
Published on May 19, 2020
Chronic wasting disease has been detected in many Michigan counties. Know the facts so that you can help slow the spread. -
Considerations for meat processors cutting venison to prevent spreading chronic wasting disease
Published on September 4, 2020
Meat processors should follow these protocols when cutting and further processing venison this hunting season. -
Considerations for meat processors accepting venison to prevent spreading chronic wasting disease
Published on September 23, 2020
Protocol for meat processors to follow when accepting venison this hunting season. -
MSU Extension educator to lead chronic wasting disease outreach efforts
Published on December 10, 2019
Katie Ockert will be tasked with raising awareness, providing educational opportunities and engaging the community and partners in conversations about how to address CWD in local deer populations. -
Plotting a solution to prevent chronic wasting disease in Michigan wildlife
Published on October 1, 2017
Michigan State University researchers use expertise to develop preventative measures from chronic wasting disease. -
Meat Processor Deer/Venison Intake Recommendations to Minimize the Spread of Chronic Wasting Disease
Published on September 11, 2020
Learn how to minimize the spread of Chronic Wasting Disease by wearing rubber or latex gloves when accepting and handling deer. Ask where all incoming deer/venison/elk/moose were harvested. -
Chronic wasting disease: What is a prion?
Published on May 19, 2020
Chronic wasting disease is a neurological disease that affects cervids such deer, elk and moose and is caused by a prion. -
Tips for disposing deer carcasses and parts to minimize spreading chronic wasting disease
Published on November 13, 2020
Properly disposing of deer carcasses will help slow the spread of chronic wasting disease. -
Hunters, pack your rubber gloves to prevent the spread of chronic wasting disease
Published on September 4, 2020
Prions from infected cervids are present in blood and spinal fluid, and they are shed across the landscape in waste products where they can last for decades. Chronic wasting disease will significantly impact the Michigan deer population. -
Meat Processor Deer/Venison Intake Protocol to Prevent the Spread of Chronic Wasting Disease
Published on September 1, 2020
Wear rubber or latex gloves when accepting and handling deer. -
Meat Processor Deer/Venison Processing Protocol to Prevent the Spread of Chronic Wasting Disease
Published on November 13, 2018
Wear rubber or latex gloves when accepting and handling deer and venison. Change gloves between different animals/carcasses. -
Apr 22
Current Issues Affecting Michigan Local Governments: Chronic Wasting Disease - A Statewide Issue With Local Solutions
April 22, 2020 10:00AM – 11:00AM
This webinar is part of MSU Extension’s webinar series focused on current issues affecting local governments in Michigan.
