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Dr. Margaret Wild
Meet our researchers: Dr. Margaret Wild
Dr. Margaret Wild joined the Department of Veterinary Microbiology and Pathology in the College of Veterinary Medicine in 2018 to lead Washington’s elk hoof disease research efforts.
Study finds elk hoof disease may affect antlers
The Spokesman-Review
Study finds elk hoof disease may affect antlers
A disease in elk that causes deformed hooves and eventually leads to lameness and death is also associated with abnormal, asymmetrical antlers, a WSU‑led study of hunter reports found.
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Transmissible treponemes: Studying elk hoof disease using a captive herd with Dr. Margaret Wild
Wildlife Heath Connections – Podcast
CWD expert: Wolves & hunters can help minimize spread of deadly protein
The Lewiston Tribune
Scientists battle hoof disease with clear eyes
The Lewiston Tribune
WSU researchers discover one way elk become infected with devastating hoof disease
Healthy elk can contract the rapidly spreading disease, known as TAHD, by simply walking on soil contaminated previously by infected hooves.