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To: torstars
Now that's a scary thought. Since neither deer nor elk eat carrion, I wouldn't think there would be a direct opportunity for contamination. But jeez, about the only way to isolate disease within a wild herd is to exterminate the whole herd.
58 posted on 12/23/2003 6:44:47 PM PST by Mr. Lucky
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To: Mr. Lucky
CWD is transmitted via feces and saliva.
60 posted on 12/23/2003 7:36:18 PM PST by torstars
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To: Mr. Lucky
the only way to isolate disease within a wild herd is to exterminate the whole herd.

This has been tried without success.

63 posted on 12/23/2003 7:40:46 PM PST by torstars
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