Post by Woody Williams on Aug 3, 2007 9:45:41 GMT -5
CWD Live Animal Test
Development of a Live-Animal Test for Detecting CWD in Elk
Until recently, there was no practical live-animal test for detecting CWD in elk. Collaborations among CSU, APHIS VS, the Agricultural Research Service, the Canadian Food Inspection Agency, several private elk ranchers and NWRC scientists have yielded a rectal biopsy method for detecting CWD in infected elk that have not yet displayed CWD symptoms. The test is beginning to be used operationally by APHIS Veterinary Services and private elk ranchers.
Development of a Live-Animal Test for Detecting CWD in Elk
Until recently, there was no practical live-animal test for detecting CWD in elk. Collaborations among CSU, APHIS VS, the Agricultural Research Service, the Canadian Food Inspection Agency, several private elk ranchers and NWRC scientists have yielded a rectal biopsy method for detecting CWD in infected elk that have not yet displayed CWD symptoms. The test is beginning to be used operationally by APHIS Veterinary Services and private elk ranchers.
