Expert Scientific Panel on Chronic Wasting Disease

Authors

Dr. Trent Bollinger, CCWHC, SK, Canada
Dr. Peter Caley, CSIRO, Canberra, Australia
Dr. Evelyn Merrill, University of Alberta, AB, Canada
Dr. Fracois Messier, Chair, Univ. of Saskatchewan, SK, Canada
Dr. Michael W. Miller, Colorado Div. of Wildlife, CO, USA
Dr. Michael D. Samuel, Wisconsin Coop. Wildl. Res. Unit, WI, USA
Dr. Emmanuel Vanopdenbosch, Veterinary and Agrochemical Res. Centre, Belgium

Date of this Version

July 2004

Document Type

Article

Abstract

This document represents a summary of discussion, conclusions, and recommendations of an Expert Scientific Panel convened to: 1) provide a synopsis of chronic wasting disease (CWD) in free-living cervids in Canada, 2) evaluate the ecological and socio-economic implications of CWD in Canada, and 3) make recommendations on research and management actions to minimize and mitigate the effects of CWD in cervid species.