Feeding continues even as chronic wasting disease moves closer- Jackson, WY – Yesterday afternoon, a coalition of four conservation groups filed formal objections to the Bridger-Teton National Forest’s recent decision approving an […]
Controversy in Idaho Legislature over the threat posed by the meningeal worm to elk, mule deer, and moose
Elk breeders push to relax rules. Legislature close to rejecting the breeders- White-tailed deer and the parasitic meningeal worm (Parelaphostrongylus tenuis) coexist fairly well. They have fought each other to […]
Chronic wasting disease now rings Greater Yellowstone in Wyoming
How much longer before the feedlots are hit? Nightmare “mad elk” or “mad deer” disease, the always lethal malady spread by prions (infectious proteins), keeps creeping ever closer the the […]
Cause of spread of "mad elk", "mad deer" disease found
It’s in their droppings, and the infectious prions never go away! Really, really bad news about chronic wasting disease. Study Spells Out Spread of Brain Illness in Animals. By Sandra […]
How did moose get CWD? Star Valley deer, elk likely have the disease as well.
Damn!! In the Greater Yellowstone and on the Idaho border- How did moose get CWD? Star Valley deer, elk likely have the disease as well. By Cory Hatch, Jackson Hole […]
Chronic Wasting Disease issue heats up in Wyoming
Infected moose in SW of Jackson, plus Forest Service renewal of elk feedgrounds and doubledealing stoke the issue- Wildlife disease debate heats up. By Chris Merrill. Casper Star-Tribune environment reporter. I […]
Chronic Wasting Disease found in elk
Chronic Wasting Disease (CWD) has spread from white-tailed deer to wild elk and the Saskatchewan Ministry of Environment makes no press release. Wasting Disease found in Sask. wild elk – […]