The chronic wasting disease commonly occurs in the adult animals, but it can also happen in the yearlings. The disease has a progressive nature, and it always ends in death. The most common and prominent symptom of the disease is a gradual loss of weight. The animals affected by the disease consume reduced amounts of food. The typical symptoms during the terminal stages of CWD are excessive urination and drinking. There may also be some behavioral changes in the animals such as decreased interactions, repetitive walking, drooling, and more.

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