EP 75 | Zombie Deer Disease (Chronic Wasting Disease) in Camelidae & Cervidae

EP 75 | Zombie Deer Disease (Chronic Wasting Disease) in Camelidae & Cervidae Veterinary Medicine | Clinical & Public Health Perspective In this episode of Pet Care Partners, we break down “Zombie Deer Disease,” medically known as Chronic Wasting Disease (CWD)—a fatal prion disease affecting cervidae (deer, elk, moose) and of growing concern in camelidae (llamas, alpacas) and mixed-species environments. This video is designed for veterinarians, veterinary technicians, vet students, and NAVLE candidates, with a clear, clinical explanation of pathophysiology, transmission, diagnosis, biosecurity concerns, and regulatory implications. We also discuss why CWD matters to rescues, wildlife interfaces, mixed farms, and small-animal clinicians, even if you don’t work directly with wildlife. 🔬 What we cover in this episode: • What Chronic Wasting Disease (CWD) really is • Prion disease pathophysiology (high-yield exam review) • Species affected: cervidae vs camelidae • Transmission pathways & environmental persistence • Clinical signs and progression • Diagnostic testing and surveillance • Zoonotic concerns & public health relevance • Biosecurity, reporting, and regulatory considerations • NAVLE exam pearls & clinical takeaways Whether you’re preparing for the NAVLE, working in mixed animal practice, involved in rescue or wildlife rehabilitation, or simply want a concise, evidence-based review of this emerging disease, this episode delivers clear, practical veterinary insight in a short, focused format. 📌 Educational use only. Always follow local and federal reporting guidelines for suspect cases. #VeterinaryMedicine #ChronicWastingDisease #ZombieDeerDisease #PrionDisease #CWD #NAVLE #NAVLEPrep #VetStudents #VeterinaryStudents #Veterinarians #VetTech #VetNurse #VeterinaryEducation #WildlifeDisease #PublicHealthVeterinary #Camelidae #Cervidae #LlamaMedicine #AlpacaMedicine #WildlifeVeterinary #ZooVeterinary #MixedAnimalPractice #RescueMedicine #OneHealth #VeterinaryPathology #VeterinaryNeurology #InfectiousDiseaseVet #PetCarePartners