Picture a scenario where our magnificent deer, elk, and moose are gradually perishing, their minds deteriorating due to a deceptive illness. This nightmare is a reality with Chronic Wasting Disease (CWD), commonly referred to as "zombie deer disease."
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This devastating brain disorder is caused by rogue proteins known as prions, gradually misfolding and damaging the brain. Spread through bodily fluids and the environment, there is currently no cure or vaccine for CWD.
As the disease progresses, these majestic creatures undergo weight loss, stumbling, tremors, and behavioral changes such as lethargy and excessive thirst. It's a slow and agonizing demise for these animals that roam our forests and fields.
However, it's not just the animals that are at significant risk. While there is currently no evidence that CWD can be transmitted to humans, it shares similarities with mad cow disease, raising concerns about potential threats to human health.
We cannot simply stand by and watch as this disease preys on our wildlife populations. We must take action to prevent and manage CWD. This involves implementing stringent management practices and regulations for the transportation of deer and other cervids to prevent the spread of the disease to new areas.
