Chronic Wasting Disease (CWD) is a disease that has been slowly spreading throughout deer and elk populations for the past 36 years. Recently, CWD was spotted in Arkansas where more deer were infected faster than previously expected. Based on this event, the Tennessee Wildlife Resource Agency is preparing to handle CWD whenever it should come.
CWD is a very serious disease, but as of now it poses no real threat to humans. CWD is believed to be transmitted by prions. This places CWD in close relation with “Mad Cow Disease” which can be transmitted to humans. However, there is no evidence of CWD infecting humans. The public should continue to maintain caution with infected deer and minimize contact to areas with CWD. (Baley 983).
There is a preventative
CWD is a very serious disease, but as of now it poses no real threat to humans. CWD is believed to be transmitted by prions. This places CWD in close relation with “Mad Cow Disease” which can be transmitted to humans. However, there is no evidence of CWD infecting humans. The public should continue to maintain caution with infected deer and minimize contact to areas with CWD. (Baley 983).
There is a preventative