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CWD Sample Collector Resources for Certified Collectors
Chronic Wasting Disease (CWD) is a serious brain and nervous system disease found in cervids. Proper tissue collection is crucial for accurate surveillance of captive herds in Illinois. Our resource page provides access to educational videos and guides for certified collectors trained by the Illinois Department of Agriculture and USDA category II accredited veterinarians.
Videos
Iowa Farmed Cervid CWD Sampling: Obex and Medial Retropharyngeal Lymph Nodes
Ohio Chronic Wasting Disease Sample Collection
Guides
USDA CWD Sample Collection Guidance
Biosecurity Checklist for Collecting Samples from Farmed Cervids for CWD Testing
Illinois Department of Agriculture Cervid Presentation at ILDFA Spring Event 2024 *password protected - email us to request the password at AGR.CWDGrant@Illinois.gov
Contact Us: Have questions regarding CWD tissue sampling or submission as a certified sampler or category II accredited veterinarian? Feel free to reach out to our office via email (AGR.CWDGrant@Illinois.gov) or phone (217) 782-4944 for assistance and support.
Disclaimer: Please note that the information provided on this webpage is intended for educational purposes and should not substitute professional training or certification courses. Always adhere to federal and state regulations when sampling and submitting tissues for CWD testing.