Chronic Wasting Disease -- United States
Based on test results from the National Veterinary Services Laboratory (NVSL) in Ames, Iowa, the Wisconsin Department of Agriculture, Trade and Consumer Protection (DATCP) confirms an elk from a breeding farm in Burnett County has tested positive for chronic wasting disease (CWD). The 6-year old male was euthanized due to an injury and showed no signs of the disease. As a result of the positive finding, DATCP has quarantined the farm and the remaining 5 elk in the herd. A quarantine means no
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