Capitol & Scott: Dr. Jennifer Ballard discusses CWD

Episode 10 March 16, 2022 00:27:55
Capitol & Scott: Dr. Jennifer Ballard discusses CWD
Capitol & Scott
Capitol & Scott: Dr. Jennifer Ballard discusses CWD

Mar 16 2022 | 00:27:55

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Show Notes

Dr. Jennifer Ballard, state wildlife veterinarian with the Arkansas Game and Fish Commission, joins us on the latest episode of Capitol & Scott to discuss the agency’s efforts to track and manage chronic wasting disease in the state’s deer and elk populations.

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