Carcass Disposal Practices to Manage Chronic Wasting Disease

Type
Publication
Date of Publication
August 31, 2021
Price
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Overview

This 2-page publication outlines the preferred on-site and off-site disposal methods used to limit exposure and movement of disease-causing tissues associated with CWD.

The most important practice for managing Chronic Wasting Disease is to prevent the movement of prions (which cause CWD) to new areas. This 2-page publication outlines the preferred on-site and off-site disposal methods used to limit exposure and movement of disease-causing tissues associated with CWD.

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