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May 26, 2012
KPLU Local News
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Chronic Wasting Disease
(2004-05-26)
(KPLU) - Testing of deer and elk in Washington has turned up no signs of Chronic Wasting Disease. That's a brain infection similar to mad-cow disease. It's been found in eight other states--but appears to pose no health risks to humans. KPLU science and health reporter Keith Seinfeld reports. © Copyright 2012, KPLU