Episode 127. It's A Moonshot. Let's Do it! The State of CWD Science
The Hunter Conservationist Podcast
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Show Notes
Dr. Peter Larsen and Marc Schwabenlander are on the show to discuss the leading of Chronic wasting disease (CWD) science being conducted to understand the disease's impact on wildlife, humans, and the environment. Peter and Marc discuss the various species of cervids know affected by CWD, the different strains of the disease, whether CWD can be transported in water and the research on the transmission of CWD to other species, such as rodents and carnivores. The conversation explores the human health risks associated with chronic wasting disease (CWD) and the efforts being made to detect and prevent its spread. The guests also discuss the development of new diagnostic tools and technologies, such as same-day testing and decontamination methods.
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