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CIDRAP's Chronic Wasting Disease (CWD) Program provides current and and authoritative information on CWD, a fatal prion disease in cervids such as deer and elk.

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CIDRAP CWD @cidrap-cwd.bsky.social · 01/10/2026
For the latest chronic wasting disease detections, news, and research findings, sign up for CIDRAP's free monthly #CWD newsletter at cidrap.umn.edu/newsletter Photo: Bill VanderMolen / Flickr cc
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CIDRAP CWD @cidrap-cwd.bsky.social · 30/09/2026
As we head into deer-hunting season, the just-published October CIDRAP CWD Newsletter features the latest publications from the US Geological Survey, as well as state and provincial news and recent literature mailchi.mp/umn/chronic-...
Moose in fall woods
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CIDRAP CWD @cidrap-cwd.bsky.social · 09/09/2026
Sign up to receive CIDRAP's new Wildlife Interface Newsletter, a free monthly digest of the latest developments in wildlife disease, zoonotic surveillance, One Health research, and public policy: www.cidrap.umn.edu/newsletter
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CIDRAP CWD @cidrap-cwd.bsky.social · 02/09/2026
For the latest chronic wasting disease detections, news, and research findings, sign up for CIDRAP's free monthly #CWD newsletter at cidrap.umn.edu/newsletter Photo: Bill VanderMolen / Flickr cc
Three does in field by woods
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CIDRAP CWD @cidrap-cwd.bsky.social · 01/09/2026
Read the just-published September CIDRAP CWD Newsletter for a link to our recent waterborne prion transport webinar, stories on topics like interspecies spread of CWD prions, state news, and recent studies. mailchi.mp/umn/chronic-...
Moose drinking from green river
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CIDRAP CWD @cidrap-cwd.bsky.social · 31/08/2026
CWD strikes deer farms in 3 Michigan counties, 2 for the first time www.cidrap.umn.edu/chronic-wast... Photo: Brian Hoffmann / Flickr cc
Doe eating in woods near goldenrods
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CIDRAP CWD @cidrap-cwd.bsky.social · 27/08/2026
Missed our recent webinar? Here are some key takeaways from CIDRAP's Chronic Wasting Disease (CWD) Project's recent webinar on the fate and behavior of prions in aquatic environments. Watch the webinar for the full discussion: www.youtube.com/watch?v=W9Qn...
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From Soils to Streams: Characterizing Waterborne Prion Transport
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CIDRAP @cidrap.bsky.social · 21/08/2026
How do prions cause disease? This clip is from @cidrap-cwd.bsky.social's webinar. It explains the basics of prions, shares findings on the fate & behavior of prions in aquatic environments & discusses what that means for our understanding of CWD transmission & spread. Watch: bit.ly/4qrI3eJ
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CIDRAP CWD @cidrap-cwd.bsky.social · 17/08/2026
View our recent webinar, From Soils to Streams: Characterizing Waterborne Prion Transport. Drs. Diana Karwan, Anu Li, and Stuart Lichtenberg discuss recent work with hydrologic prion movement and its implications, moderated by Dr. Cory Anderson. youtube.com/watch?v=W9Qn...
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From Soils to Streams: Characterizing Waterborne Prion Transport
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CIDRAP CWD @cidrap-cwd.bsky.social · 17/08/2026
Deer farms in 2 Wisconsin counties quarantined after CWD identified Both Crawford and Portage counties had previously reported cases in farm-raised deer. www.cidrap.umn.edu/chronic-wast... Photo: Margaret Bourne / Flickr cc
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CIDRAP CWD @cidrap-cwd.bsky.social · 03/08/2026
Register for our Aug 12 webinar, “From Soils to Streams: Characterizing Waterborne Prion Transport.” Drs. Diana Karwan, Anu Li, and Stuart Lichtenberg will discuss recent work with hydrologic prion movement and implications for CWD management. z.umn.edu/pw26
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CIDRAP CWD @cidrap-cwd.bsky.social · 05/08/2026
Minnesota identifies CWD in Washington County deer for first time cidrap.umn.edu/chronic-wast... Photo: Shane Kemp / Flickr cc
White-tailed doe in woods
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CIDRAP @cidrap.bsky.social · 30/07/2026
Study finds interspecies spread of CWD prions, experts debate significance for humans The findings don't confirm that the fatal disease is a threat to ppl but do offer important clues to what infection might look like in ppl. bit.ly/4fHXDh0 📷: boris doesborg/Flickr cc
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CIDRAP CWD @cidrap-cwd.bsky.social · 03/08/2026
For the latest chronic wasting disease detections, news, and research findings, sign up for CIDRAP's free monthly CWD newsletter at cidrap.umn.edu/newsletter Photo: Joseph Gage / Flickr cc
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CIDRAP CWD @cidrap-cwd.bsky.social · 03/08/2026
Register for our Aug 12 webinar, “From Soils to Streams: Characterizing Waterborne Prion Transport.” Drs. Diana Karwan, Anu Li, and Stuart Lichtenberg will discuss recent work with hydrologic prion movement and implications for CWD management. z.umn.edu/pw26
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CIDRAP CWD @cidrap-cwd.bsky.social · 30/07/2026
Get up to date on the latest CWD state news and literature and register for our Aug 12 webinar on waterborne prion movement in the August CIDRAP CWD Newsletter! mailchi.mp/umn/chronic-... Photo: Walt Snover / iStock
Moose standing in water
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CIDRAP CWD @cidrap-cwd.bsky.social · 20/07/2026
Register for our Aug 12 webinar, “From Soils to Streams: Characterizing Waterborne Prion Transport.” Dr. Diana Karwan, Dr. Anu Li, and Dr. Stuart Lichtenberg will discuss recent work with hydrological prion movement and implications for CWD management. z.umn.edu/pw26
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CIDRAP CWD @cidrap-cwd.bsky.social · 06/07/2026
Register for our Aug 12 webinar, “From Soils to Streams: Characterizing Waterborne Prion Transport.” Dr. Diana Karwan, Dr. Anu Li, and Dr. Stuart Lichtenberg will discuss recent work with hydrological prion movement and implications for CWD management. z.umn.edu/pw26
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CIDRAP CWD @cidrap-cwd.bsky.social · 02/07/2026
For the latest chronic wasting disease detections, news, and research findings, sign up for CIDRAP's free monthly #CWD newsletter at cidrap.umn.edu/newsletter Photo: Joseph Gage / Flickr cc
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CIDRAP CWD @cidrap-cwd.bsky.social · 01/07/2026
In the July 2026 CIDRAP CWD Newsletter, register for our upcoming webinar on waterborne prion transport, catch up on state CWD news, and peruse the latest CWD literature. mailchi.mp/umn/chronic-...
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CIDRAP CWD @cidrap-cwd.bsky.social · 03/06/2026
For the latest chronic wasting disease detections, news, and research findings, sign up for CIDRAP's free monthly #CWD newsletter at cidrap.umn.edu/newsletter Photo: Tjflex2 / Flickr cc
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CIDRAP CWD @cidrap-cwd.bsky.social · 02/06/2026
Peruse the June 2026 CIDRAP CWD Newsletter for stories on topics like transporting and importing feral hogs, which can spread CWD; the latest state news; and recently published studies. mailchi.mp/umn/chronic-... Photo: Larry Campbell / Flickr cc
Doe looking over shoulder in summer woods
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CIDRAP CWD @cidrap-cwd.bsky.social · 14/05/2026
CWD digest: Wyoming’s National Elk Refuge reports first case An adult cow elk tested positive for the fatal disease in Elk Hunt Area 77 in the refuge, officials say. www.cidrap.umn.edu/chronic-wast... Photo: Larry Lamsa / Flickr cc
Adult cow elk
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CIDRAP CWD @cidrap-cwd.bsky.social · 07/05/2026
For the latest chronic wasting disease detections, news, and research findings, sign up for CIDRAP's free monthly #CWD newsletter at cidrap.umn.edu/newsletter Photo: Tjflex2 / Flickr cc
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CIDRAP CWD @cidrap-cwd.bsky.social · 29/04/2026
Check out the May CIDRAP CWD newsletter for the latest national, state, and provincial news--including the most recent state to detect CWD--and newly published literature. mailchi.mp/umn/chronic-...
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CIDRAP CWD @cidrap-cwd.bsky.social · 23/04/2026
Delaware becomes 37th state to detect CWD within its borders www.cidrap.umn.edu/chronic-wast... Photo: Kathy1006 / Flickr cc
Deer drinking at water's edge
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CIDRAP CWD @cidrap-cwd.bsky.social · 17/04/2026
View a recording of our April 15, 2026, webinar Advancing CWD Outreach: Strategies That Work and Build Trust. Experts discussed recent work with the Minnesota Center for Prion Research and Outreach, followed by a Q&A session. www.cidrap.umn.edu/chronic-wast...
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CWD Outreach Strategies Webinar
View a recording of our April 15, 2026, webinar Advancing CWD Outreach: Strategies That Work and Build Trust. Roger Faust, MS, PhD; Thomas Seiler, MA; and Colin Yoder, DVM, MPH; discuss recent work wi...
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CIDRAP CWD @cidrap-cwd.bsky.social · 09/04/2026
For the latest chronic wasting disease detections, news, and research findings, sign up for CIDRAP's free monthly #CWD newsletter at cidrap.umn.edu/newsletter Photo: Jon Nelson / Flickr cc
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CIDRAP CWD @cidrap-cwd.bsky.social · 08/04/2026
Check out our April CWD newsletter to learn about our upcoming webinar, read the latest state news, and peruse recently published CWD studies. mailchi.mp/umn/chronic-... Photo: David DeHetre / Flickr cc
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CIDRAP CWD @cidrap-cwd.bsky.social · 07/04/2026
Join us for our April 15 noon webinar, Advancing CWD Outreach: Strategies That Work and Build Trust. Experts will discuss their work with the Minnesota Center for Prion Research and Outreach, followed by a Q&A. Register at umn.zoom.us/webinar/regi...
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CIDRAP CWD @cidrap-cwd.bsky.social · 24/03/2026
Join us for our April 15 noon webinar, Advancing CWD Outreach: Strategies That Work and Build Trust. Experts will discuss their work with the Minnesota Center for Prion Research and Outreach, followed by a Q&A. Register at umn.zoom.us/webinar/regi...
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CIDRAP CWD @cidrap-cwd.bsky.social · 06/03/2026
For the latest chronic wasting disease detections, news, and research findings, sign up for CIDRAP's free monthly #CWD newsletter at cidrap.umn.edu/newsletter #chronicwastingdisease Photo: Jon Nelson / Flickr cc
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CIDRAP CWD @cidrap-cwd.bsky.social · 06/03/2026
#CWD digest: Detections at Gettysburg Park in Pennsylvania, Carbon County, Utah In the previous hunting season, three parks near Gettysburg National Military Park reported their first cases. www.cidrap.umn.edu/chronic-wast... Photo: Joel Tonyan / Flickr cc
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CIDRAP CWD @cidrap-cwd.bsky.social · 04/03/2026
Check out CIDRAP's March #CWD newsletter to register for our outreach strategies webinar, get current on state and provincial news, and read the latest CWD literature. #chronicwastingdisease mailchi.mp/umn/chronic-...
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CIDRAP CWD @cidrap-cwd.bsky.social · 09/02/2026
For the latest chronic wasting disease detections, news, and research findings, sign up for CIDRAP's free monthly #CWD newsletter at cidrap.umn.edu/newsletter #chronicwastingdisease Photo: Jon Nelson / Flickr cc
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CIDRAP CWD @cidrap-cwd.bsky.social · 04/02/2026
Check out the Feb CIDRAP #CWD newsletter for reports on prions in cervids and wild pigs, national and state management strategies, recent literature, and more. #chronicwastingdisease mailchi.mp/umn/chronic-... Photo: Denis Fournier / Flickr
White-tailed deer in winter woods
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CIDRAP CWD @cidrap-cwd.bsky.social · 13/01/2026
Initial #CWD case identified in Humphreys County, Tennessee, deer The Tennessee Fish and Wildlife Commission will meet in March to finalize any deer-management changes prompted by the discovery. www.cidrap.umn.edu/chronic-wast... Photo: Risto Silaste / Flickr cc
White-tailed doe
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CIDRAP CWD @cidrap-cwd.bsky.social · 08/01/2026
Louisiana logs first #CWD case in Concordia Parish wild deer The infected buck was taken by a hunter in the Richard K. Yancey Wildlife Management Area. cidrap.umn.edu/chronic-wast... Photo: Kenneth Cole Schneider / Flickr cc
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CIDRAP CWD @cidrap-cwd.bsky.social · 07/01/2026
For the latest chronic wasting disease detections, news, and research findings, sign up for CIDRAP's free monthly #CWD newsletter at cidrap.umn.edu/newsletter #CWD #chronicwastingdisease Photo: Jon Nelson / Flickr cc
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CIDRAP CWD @cidrap-cwd.bsky.social · 06/01/2026
In the just-published CIDRAP #CWD newsletter, read reflections from the Theodore Roosevelt Conservation Partnership, the latest CWD cases and hunting-regulation changes, the most recent literature, and more. mailchi.mp/umn/chronic-... Photo: Michael Cahoon / Flickr cc
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CIDRAP CWD @cidrap-cwd.bsky.social · 06/01/2026
First case of #CWD found in Clark County, Wisconsin, deer The county's deer baiting and feeding ban wlll be extended for another 3 years as a result, officials say. cidrap.umn.edu/chronic-wast... Photo: JanetandPhil / Flickr cc
White-tailed deer in snow
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CIDRAP CWD @cidrap-cwd.bsky.social · 31/12/2025
Idaho notes first #CWD case in Hunting Unit 15 Grangeville is in northwest Idaho, in the foothills of the Bitterroot Mountains. cidrap.umn.edu/chronic-wast... Photo: Daniel Arndt / Flickr cc
White-tailed buck in snow
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CIDRAP CWD @cidrap-cwd.bsky.social · 29/12/2025
Tennessee confirms first-time #CWD cases in Dickson, Williamson counties Dickson County is in the north-central part of Tennessee, and Williamson County is in the central part of the state. www.cidrap.umn.edu/chronic-wast... Photo: Dendroica cerulea / Flickr cc
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CIDRAP CWD @cidrap-cwd.bsky.social · 19/12/2025
Weeks after a first-time #CWD detection in bordering county, Wayne County, Tennessee, reports first case Wayne County was already included in the state’s CWD management zone. cidrap.umn.edu/chronic-wast... Photo: Tidewater Teddy / Flickr cc
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CIDRAP CWD @cidrap-cwd.bsky.social · 18/12/2025
Listen to our webinar with Candace Mathiason, PhD, and Mark Ruder, DVM, PhD, who discuss Dr. Mathiason's study on vertical #CWD spread in deer and its implications, plus a Q&A with CIDRAP's Cory Anderson, PhD, MPH. www.youtube.com/watch?v=mrWK... Photo: Bobistraveling / Flickr cc
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CIDRAP CWD @cidrap-cwd.bsky.social · 04/12/2025
For the latest chronic wasting disease detections, news, and research findings, sign up for CIDRAP's free monthly #CWD newsletter at cidrap.umn.edu/newsletter #CWD #chronicwastingdisease Photo: Larry Smith / Flickr cc
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CIDRAP CWD @cidrap-cwd.bsky.social · 03/12/2025
Tennessee officials announce first #CWD detection in Decatur County CWD has now been found in free-ranging white-tailed deer in 18 counties in addition to Decatur. www.cidrap.umn.edu/chronic-wast... Photo: Jeff Bryant / Flickr cc
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CIDRAP CWD @cidrap-cwd.bsky.social · 02/12/2025
Read the December CIDRAP #CWD newsletter for original reporting on the CDC prion unit, news on recent detections, new literature, and registration info for tomorrow's CIDRAP webinar on vertical CWD transmission. mailchi.mp/umn/chronic-... Photo: plantsforpermaculture / Flickr cc
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CIDRAP CWD @cidrap-cwd.bsky.social · 21/11/2025
2 deer infected on Texas farm linked to #CWD-testing violations, deer smuggling The detections were the first for Tom Green County, in the west-central part of the state. cidrap.umn.edu/chronic-wast... Photo: Deb Watson / Flickr cc
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CIDRAP CWD @cidrap-cwd.bsky.social · 21/11/2025
2 more Wyoming deer hunt areas confirmed as #CWD-positive Deer Hunt Areas 106 and 150 are located in the northwestern part of the state and are gateways to Yellowstone National Park. cidrap.umn.edu/chronic-wast... Photo: Mark Moschell / Flickr cc
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