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Research Shows CWD Prions in Soil and Water

UW-Madison soil scientist Joel Pedersen discusses CWD prions found in soil and water.

05/18/2018 | Rating TV-G

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Research Shows CWD Prions in Soil and Water

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UW-Madison soil scientist Joel Pedersen discusses CWD prions found in soil and water.

New research has found CWD-carrying prions in soil and water, adding to concerns over whether the neurological disease can be passed environmentally. Joel Pedersen, a UW-Madison soil scientist and researcher on the recent study, explains what this means for the spread of the disease in the state.

05/18/2018 | Rating TV-G

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