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Review of Transmission and Geographic Spread of Chronic Wasting Disease in U.S. Cervid Populations

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Chronic wasting disease (CWD) is a fatal prion disease affecting the central nervous systems of cervids, such as deer, elk, reindeer, sika deer, and moose. Prion diseases are caused by the abnormal folding of the prion proteins that form clumps in the brain. The disease was first detected in Colorado in 1967 and is thought to spread among cervids through contact with saliva and other fluids. It is now found in more than 26 states and two Canadian provinces. A National Academies committee will review the state of knowledge about modes of transmission and means of geographic spread of CWD.

About Past Events

Events

State of Knowledge Regarding Transmission, Spread and Management of Chronic Wasting Disease in U.S. Captive and Free-Ranging Cervid Populations: Report Release

  • February 6, 2025
  • 11:30 AM - 12:30 PM (EST)
  • Webinar
  • Past

The Committee on the Review of Transmission and Geographic Spread of Chronic Wasting Disease in U.S. Cervid Populations will hold a public webinar on February 6, 2025, from 11:30am-12:30 pm, ET to dis...

CANCELLED: Management of Chronic Wasting Disease in Captive Cervid Populations: A Webinar with Alex Hamberg, State Veterinarian, Pennsylvania Department of Agriculture [Canceled]

  • January 30, 2024
  • 11:00 AM - 12:00 PM (EST)
  • Webinar
  • Past

This event has been canceled.
Meetings

Review of Transmission and Geographic Spread of Chronic Wasting Disease in U.S. Cervid Populations Meeting 4

  • January 4 - 5, 2024
  • Closed
  • Meeting
  • Past

This is a closed session meeting during which the committee will deliberate its charge and discuss its draft report.

Review of Transmission and Geographic Spread of Chronic Wasting Disease in U.S. Cervid Populations Meeting #3

  • December 14 - 15, 2023
  • Meeting
  • Past

This meeting of the Committee on Review of Transmission and Geographic Spread of Chronic Wasting Disease in U.S. Cervid Populations will focus on state-level efforts to control CWD in both free rangin...

Review of Transmission and Geographic Spread of Chronic Wasting Disease in U.S. Cervid Populations Meeting #2

  • November 16 - 17, 2023
  • Meeting
  • Past

The committee will explore issues related to captive cervids and the captive cervid industry. The event will be livestreamed on this event page, and does not require registration. A slido link is prov...

Review of Transmission and Geographic Spread of Chronic Wasting Disease in U.S. Cervid Populations Meeting #1

  • October 9 - 10, 2023
  • Meeting
  • Past

The objectives of this first meeting of the study committee include gaining a better understanding of the statement of task through discussion with study sponsors (open session) and considering inform...
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