cwd

The ACA meeting tonight was one that I wish everyone in this industry could have listened in on.  There are a bunch of great people spending their time trying understand and digest this document so they can help decide as "one"  what is best for our industry.  I wish that my own state...

Found this on another website. It seems some states use their head to a point(Min) and others just dont get it after cwd free for 12 years(Ny) Minnesota John Weiss: With every test passed, CWD zone is no more ??? margin:0px 0px .75em;(51,51,51);Georgia, serif;small;background-(221,221,153)...

From the American Cervid Alliance News Room December 31, 2014   18pxCWD Standards Version 23 now Open for Public Comment ACA Leaders to Distribute Breakdown of Remaining Concerns AYR, NE- The American Cervid Alliance received word today that the CWD Program Standards Version 23 has been...

From the American Cervid Alliance News Room December 18, 2013 18pxACA CWD Live Test Research Project With the recent CWD positive animal found in a Wisconsin hunting ranch, we all are realizing the importance of a live CWD test.  With a live CWD test, CWD will no longer be a disease that...

From the American Cervid Alliance News Room December 10, 2013   18pxACA Council Discusses Wisconsin CWD & Creates Advisory Committees ACA Votes to Ask USDA to Start Process to Open Federal CWD Rule   AYR, NE- The American Cervid Alliance Leadership Council convened Tuesday...

From the American Cervid Alliance News Room 12-4-2013   UPDATE- New CWD Federal Standards Version 23 to Head to Public Comment ACA Plans to Highlight Changes and Organize Comment Effort AYR,NE- The CWD Standards Working Group convened Wednesday, December 4, at the request of USDA’s...

Did anyone get this email? CWD in domestic Cervids. This is a big herd with “satellites”. 2. Chronic Wasting Disease Found in Marathon County [WI] Wisconsin Ag Connection December 3, 2013 A white-tailed deer on a hunting preserve in Marathon County has tested positive for chronic...

From the American Cervid Alliance News Room 11/18/2013 ACA Council Convenes to Assess Federal CWD Reform Possibilities Claims USAHA Trip a Success; Looks for Options to Assist States with Border Issues AYR, NE- The American Cervid Alliance Leadership Council convened Monday, November 18...

From the American Cervid Alliance Newsroom 10/23/2013 USDA to Delay Advancement of CWD Program Standards Dr John Clifford to Give Personal Review of Standards Document SAN DIEGO- This week, during the United States Animal Health Association annual conference, USDA’s Dr John Clifford...

This study suggests rogue prions can occur in corn, tomatos, and alfalfa Does this mean farmers will have to test all plants that die on their farms? I see border closings on alfalfa coming. http://www.wisconsinwatch.org/2013/09/27/prions-in-plants-new-concern-for-chronic-wasting-disease/

From the American Cervid Alliance Newsroom September 20, 2013 USDA Officials: CWD Standards Going to Public Comment Soon Industry Leaders Meet with USDA APHIS to Discuss Future of Cervid Industry USDA/APHIS invited several industry leaders to Washington D.C. to discuss concerns...

From the American Cervid Alliance Newsroom September 13, 2013 Colorado Wildlife Official: No Evidence of CWD Impact on Wild Population Testimony during Iowa CWD Hearing Claims No Proof Exists linking Long-Term Affects Last month, during hearings between Tom & Rhonda Brakke and the Iowa...

From the American Cervid Alliance Newsroom September 4, 2013 Overview of ACA’s Action Dealing with CWD Standards Voting History Offers Clarity on Council’s Decisions on Record To bring cervid breeders up to date on past actions of the American Cervid Alliance, a concise recap of the...

From the American Cervid Alliance Newsroom August 30, 2013 Iowa CWD Crisis Update- Trial Nearing End Testimony ties Iowa’s CWD Management to Federal Program Standards Tom and Rhonda Brakke have now completed their court proceedings with the Iowa Department of Agriculture in reference to...

A New Chart Compares Industry Concerns with Rule and Standards Language In an effort to clear confusion regarding concerns voiced from the cervid industry and whether they exceed the intent of the Federal CWD Rule, the ACA recently completed a breakdown of several of the concerns. A new...

When EHD hit you guys did you still have to have your deer CWD tested even though you knew they had dies from EHD? If so was there a program to help out with payments for the CWD test from the Government? If this EHD death problem hasn't been addressed in the CWD rules it sure would be costly...

Did you know...The head of the CWD Program at the USDA is none other than Dr. Patrice Klein. Dr. Klein is a former employee of the Humane Society of the United States where she served as a Wildlife Veterinarian and Director. This is who is writing the CWD Standards...

Below is a link to Missouri Department of Conservation's website. On the site they are gathering informaiton to use against the cervid industry in missouri. They want to pass reguations such as double fences and closing the Missouri border. Please take the time and comment on this.... We...

From the American Cervid Alliance Newsroom August 13, 2013 ACA Council Explores Possible Legal Options Regarding CWD Standards No Date Scheduled for Public Comment; Industry Leader asks USDA for Extended Comment Period Tuesday, August 6, 2013, the American Cervid Alliance convened to...

Available on USDA website, and we ask, why haven't we been informed of this research? In the standards they limit the use of equipment between farms/pens due to cross contamination. I would guess, waiting on USDA approval...