Chronic Wasting Disease in Deer: Washington State Department of Fish and Wildlife’s Emergency Response to Prion Threat

Chronic Wasting Disease in Deer: Washington State Department of Fish and Wildlife’s Emergency Response to Prion Threat The state of Washington has recently implemented emergency measures following the first confirmed case of Chronic Wasting Disease (CWD) in a deer. This neurological disease, which affects members of the cervid family such as deer, elk, and moose, […]

Chronic Wasting Disease in Deer: Spokane County’s First Case and Its Implications

Chronic Wasting Disease in Deer: Spokane County’s First Case and Its Implications The first confirmed case of Chronic Wasting Disease (CWD) in Washington State has been discovered in a dead deer in north Spokane, marking a significant development in the state’s wildlife health management. The Washington Department of Fish and Wildlife (WDFW) confirmed the case […]