Yakama Nation Wildlife Resource Management Program

Yakama Nation Wildlife Resource Management Program

Chronic Wasting Disease

Chronic Wasting Disease (CWD) About CWD CWD is a disease that attacks the neurological system of cervids (deer, elk and moose). This disease causes dysfunction of the body’s control system, ultimately causing death. CWD is extremely contagious and once it is in a population, it spreads rapidly. Cervids can appear “normal” up to 2 years […]