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Chronic Wasting Disease (CWD)
CWD Herd Programs
The Texas Animal Health Commission (TAHC) provides a voluntary herd status program for species that are susceptible to CWD. Those that participate in the program must have a herd inventory performed annually by a TAHC, USDA, or accredited veterinarian.
For more information about the CWD herd program, call your TAHC region office or 800-550-8242 x777.
Chronic Wasting Disease Inspection Fee — What you need to knowAttention: Elk Producers — TAHC Extends Monitored Herd Program Enrollment; Participation Recommended and Encouraged
TAHC Information Resources
- NEW TAHC CWD Rule: What you need to know (October 2012)
- Testing Requirements for Elk
- Recommendations for Disposing of Taxidermy and Processing Waste from Deer (June 2005)
Information Links
- USDA CWD Herd Certification Program Factsheet
- USDA CWD Map — Distribution of CWD
- USDA-APHIS CWD Page
- USDA Announces Interim Final Rule for Chronic Wasting Disease
- USDA CWD Program Questions and Answers
- Code of Federal Regulations: CWD Herd Certification Program and Interstate Movement of Farmed or Captive Deer, Elk, and Moose; Final Rule
- Chronic Wasting Disease Alliance
- Texas Parks & Wildlife Department: Frequently Asked Questions on Chronic Wasting Disease Monitoring
- USGS National Wildlife Health Center
- Southeastern Cooperative Wildlife Disease Study
- Wisconsin Department of Natural Resources: CWD & Wisconsin Deer
| Date | Title |
|---|---|
| September 2012 | TAHC Proposes Modifications to Chronic Wasting Disease (CWD) Rules |
| July 2012 | Chronic Wasting Disease Detected in Far West Texas |
| June 2012 | TAHC Modifies Entry Requirements Effective Immediately for Cervids |
| October 2011 | Attention Elk Producers: CWD Herd Monitoring Program to be Enforced January 2012 |
| December 2010 | Attention: Elk Producers — TAHC Extends Monitored Herd Program Enrollment; Participation Recommended and Encouraged |
| October 2009 | New Chronic Wasting Disease Surveillance Regulations Proposed for Free-Ranging and Captive Elk in Texas |