CWD topic of discussion at conference

October 5, 2015. A conference in Calgary sponsored by the Piikani and Ermineskin First Nations along with wildlife groups, is looking at the potential threat of chronic wasting disease. CWD is an illness that has only been found in deer, but new research indicates it may be able to pass into other species, including humans. There is concern about the disease spreading.
"The chances may be small that this will spread into other species like cattle or humans, but the perception of risk to wildlife internationally would be enough to boycott our plants and seeds across the world," said Alberta Liberal Leader David Swann, who's taking part in a conference.