The discovery of chronic wasting disease (CWD) in Wisconsin's deer population earlier this year received national attention in the news, but basic information about CWD is harder to find. This Web site from the University of Wisconsin (UW) provides a reliable resource for CWD news and information, and is a product of a UW panel of experts assembled to independently assess the state's effort for control of the disease. The site includes comprehensive information on the biology of the disease and the issues involved in its eradication. Other features of this site include downloadable fact sheets on deer processing and the safety of venison. While geared toward a Wisconsin audience, this site should prove useful for anyone looking for more information on CWD.
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