As the season for hunting in Colorado begins, agencies such as the Division of Wildlife and the Colorado Department of Public Health once again caution hunters to carefully watch animals for signs of Chronic Wasting Disease on Colorado hunting land. Although investigations by state and federal public health officials have not yet shown any casual relationship between CWD and human health problems, officials caution Colorado hunters to observe simple precautions when handling elk, deer or moose carcasses as well as watching for signs of sickness in animals. Precautions are advised when field dressing animals such as wearing rubber gloves, minimizing the handling of brain and spinal tissues, washing hands and instruments thoroughly after field dressing is completed, and avoiding the consumption of brain, spinal cord, and other organs. Folks hunting in Colorado can find more information on CWD at the Division of Wildlife’s website, www.wildlife.state.co.us., and can find out their test results by calling (800) 434-0274.
19th Oct, 2008
