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Chronic Wasting Disease (CWD)
What is Chronic Wasting Disease?
Chronic wasting disease (CWD) is a chronic, fatal disease of the central nervous system in mule deer, white-tailed deer, elk, and moose. CWD belongs to the group of rare diseases called transmissible spongiform encephalopathies (TSEs). These disorders are caused by abnormally folded proteins called “prions.”
The CWD Alliance
The CWD Alliance and its partner organizations are committed to providing timely, scientifically accurate information regarding chronic wasting disease, its impacts on wildlife and humans, and recommendations for its control.
Chronic Wasting Disease / CWD ALLIANCE WEBSITE
HERE’S WHAT YOU NEED TO KNOW
Mule Deer Foundation Magazine
CWD Articles by Contributing Authors
