Ep. 766: The Truth About Chronic Wasting Disease (CWD)
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Steven Rinella talks with Mark Ruder, Michael Chamberlain, and Ryan Callaghan.
Topics discussed: The premier of MeatEater Sheds; back to the 101 of what CWD is and the myths surrounding it; it’s just not a hoax; the slow, cryptic nature of the disease; are we still going to be able to grow old, big deer?; how there's no test for live deer; filling up space in the brain stem; high prevalence rates; how the skeptical public wants an answer; and more.
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