Research update #10: Transmission of TAHD in Captive Research Elk
Experiment provides clues to how hoof disease is spread.
Elk Hoof Disease
Research update #9: An Overview of the WSU Elk Research Facility
An overview of the Elk Research Facility
Research update #8: Using DNA Sequencing to Investigate Bacteria in TAHD lesions
We are now obtaining preliminary findings from a more advanced diagnostic approach called metagenomic analysis.
Research update #7: How We Sample Hooves for TAHD Research
Collaboration with the state and tribal wildlife managers and participation by hunters and landowners has been key.
Research update #6: Investigation into Geographic Distribution of TAHD -TAHD is no longer just a local issue
Elk hoof disease broke out most notably in 2008, not too far from where it was first observed in the late 1990s.
Research update #5: Impacts of COVID on TAHD Research
Like so many others who are adjusting to the new world in which we find ourselves, our elk hoof disease research team is also adapting.
Research update #4: Building the Elk Research Herd
On January 31, construction of the elk research facility on the WSU Pullman campus was completed.
Research update #3: First Research Elk
We reached an exciting milestone in the WSU elk hoof disease research program with the arrival of our first resident captive elk.
Research update #2: The Scientific Method
It’s autumn and the time when elk hunters take to the field. This also means an increase in the number of hoof samples submitted to WSU for diagnostic evaluation and research.
Research update #1: Inaugural Research Update
Welcome to the first outreach update on elk hoof disease research at Washington State University.