Public Health
Deer Hunting and Consumption Carry CWD Risks
As hunting seasons begin opening across the U.S., it is a good time to remind hunters and venison consumers of the threat of chronic wasting
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October 1, 2025
As hunting seasons begin opening across the U.S., it is a good time to remind hunters and venison consumers of the threat of chronic wasting
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