According to experts and public health officials, there s no evidence that CWD can be naturally transmitted to humans, or to animals other than deer and elk. As a general precaution, however, it s a good idea for people to avoid contact with any wild animal that appears sick. According to experts, there s no evidence that CWD can be naturally transmitted to domestic livestock. Though there are similarities, there is no evidence suggesting either scrapie or BSE is caused by contact with wild deer or elk. Arrangements will be made to investigate the report.
Veterinarians say nothing can be done to save deer and elk affected by chronic wasting disease.
However, removing affected individuals may help prevent the spread of infection within a herd. Feeding affected animals may keep them alive a little longer, but will not change the ultimate outcome. Feeding could increase the likelihood of transmitting the disease to other deer or elk. There is no evidence that chronic wasting disease affects humans. Wear rubber gloves when field dressing carcasses.