Originally Posted by
rocksteady
Scientists are saying the prions may be able to luve in soil and or vegatation.. but no proof yet
There is proof that prions remain infectious in both soil and vegetation.
FYI to all, prions aren't "Alive" by definition....
There are a proteinaceous infectious particle that replicates through recruiting its host to produce mutated (PrPsc) protiens. similar to what viruses do.
The down low on vegetation and CWD.
The potential for mutation to infect humans slightly aside, the great concern for CWD is agricultural contamination.
There is very little publicity to the great threat CWD imposes to North America's breadbasket and the economy.
Mostly on purpose, governments and biz are desperate to keep the lid on this can.
Speculators are ready to go short.
CWD has been confirmed to be uptaken from infected soils by many agricultural crops into the leaves and seeds, even pollen.
The fan is spinning and a huge bag of CWD is inches away from hitting it.
At any time, international interests could demand CWD testing of ALL agricultural products, and embargoes of product from CWD areas.
This could quickly become the greatest economic crash in history!
If/when this happens,
Potential CWD carrying Wildlife would be immediately on the Extermination list.
Forget about managing or controlling ungulate populations,, governments will implement the Nuclear option.