Chronic wasting disease (a disease of white-tailed deer) is of particular concern on deer farms where it can spread much faster than among wild deer. Why might that be the case?

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Deer on farms are often kept in large numbers in close proximity to one another. This increases the likelihood of the disease spreading from one animal to another. In contrast, wild deer have more space and are not typically in such close contact with one another, which slows the spread of the disease.

Chronic Wasting Disease (A Disease of White-Tailed Deer) Is of Particular