Veterinary Microbiology and Pathology

What to do if you suspect an elk has elk hoof disease

You can help wildlife officials and researchers monitor and prevent the spread of elk hoof disease, a debilitating disease in elk that causes deformed, overgrown, broken, or sloughed hooves. The disease – now also known as treponeme-associated hoof disease (TAHD) – was first described as a local issue in southwest Washington, but it is now […]