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Chronic wasting disease prions in cervids and wild pigs in North America

Preliminary Outbreak Assessment for chronic wasting disease prions in cervids and wild pigs in North America.

• From: Department for Environment, Food & Rural Affairs
• Published: 28 January 2026

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Chronic wasting disease prions in cervids and wild pigs in North America

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Preliminary Outbreak Assessment for chronic wasting disease prions in cervids and wild pigs in North America.

We monitor any major, notifiable or new and emerging animal disease outbreaks worldwide. When we become aware of a new animal disease outbreak in the UK or another country, we may carry out a preliminary outbreak assessment.

Read our chronic wasting disease for information about how to spot the disease, what to do if you suspect it and measures to prevent it.

Published 28 January 2026