New study explores potential cross-species spread of chronic wasting disease

Chronic wasting disease (CWD) is best known as a disease affecting wildlife such as deer and elk. However, a new study from researchers at the University of Calgary and their international collaborators examined whether the disease could potentially move beyond cervid (hooved, plant-eating) animals and infect other species.

1. Homepage
2. Science
3. New study explores potential cross-species spread of chronic wasting disease