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CWD Outbreak Hits Wyoming Elk Feedgrounds, Urges Public Awareness

2/20/2025

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Chronic Wasting Disease (CWD) has struck Wyoming's elk feedgrounds, with two cases detected at Dell Creek, marking a concerning first for the Upper Green River Elk Herd. Meanwhile, British Columbia reports its fifth case in the Kootenays, leading to urgent public awareness sessions on effective CWD management strategies.

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Story summary

Chronic Wasting Disease (CWD) has struck Wyoming's elk feedgrounds, with two cases detected at Dell Creek, marking a concerning first for the Upper Green River Elk Herd. Meanwhile, British Columbia reports its fifth case in the Kootenays, leading to urgent public awareness sessions on effective CWD management strategies.