CWD is classified as a transmissible spongiform encephalopathy (TSE) and is similar to mad cow disease in cattle and scrapie in sheep.

Although CWD is a contagious, fatal disease among deer and elk, research suggests that humans, cattle and other domestic livestock are resistant to natural transmission. While the possibility of human infection remains a concern, it is important to note there have been no verified cases of humans contracting CWD.

 

Counties with CWD: Adams Columbia Dane           Grant            Green            Iowa   Juneau  Jefferson           Kenosha Lafayette   Portage   Racine  Richland Rock Sauk     Walworth   Washburn   Waukesha     Deer Management Units in the CWD Management Zone:     54B-CWD                         70-CWD 70A-CWD 70B-CWD 70C-CWD 70D-CWD 71-CWD 73E-CWD 75C-CWD          75D-CWD 76-CWD 76A-CWD                         76M-CWD 77A-CWD         77B-CWD 77C-CWD

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View information from the Wisconsin Department of Natural Resources on Chronic Wasting Disease Prevalence and Surveillance.

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