10 facts about Chronic Wasting Disease you should know!

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A Chronic & Devastating Threat to Deer and Humans too

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CWD is caused by prions, misfolded proteins that can damage brain cells

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There is no cure for CWD.

Image credit: Freepik Once an animal is infected with CWD, there is no cure. The disease will eventually progress and lead to death.

Devastating impact on deer populations

Image credit: Freepik CWD can cause significant population declines in deer, elk, and moose. In some areas, CWD has reduced deer populations by as much as 90%.

Chronic wasting disease poses a potential risk to human health

Image credit: Freepik While there is no evidence that CWD can infect humans, the possibility cannot be ruled out. Scientists are continuing to study better understand its risk to human health

CWD is a serious threat to wildlife and human health

Image credit: Freepik It is important to be aware of CWD and to take steps to prevent its spread.

Chronic wasting disease is a global problem

Image credit: Freepik CWD has been found in deer, elk, and moose in North America, South Korea, Norway, Finland, and Sweden.

Chronic wasting disease symptom

Image credit: Freepik Emaciation and Weight Loss Behavioral Oddities Tremors and Ataxia Excessive Salivation and Drooling Changes in Coat and Appearance