Elk Hoof Disease Research Fund

Join us to support elk hoof disease research.

WSU leads the state in monitoring and assessing the causes of the disease. The fund will support the Veterinary Microbiology and Pathology (VMP) department's elk hoof disease research and outreach program.


Elk hoof disease, an emerging disease of wild elk that causes abnormal hooves and lameness, has been detected in Washington, Oregon, Idaho, and California.

There is currently no way to treat the disease in wild elk, so as with most diseases in wildlife, prevention of spread is a key to management. Future management will be developed based on studies that are currently underway to better understand disease causes and the impact on elk survival.


Questions about giving? Contact Lynne Haley or 509-335-5021.

To make a gift by mail:

Please make your check out to “WSUF” (Washington State University Foundation) and indicate the fund name. Send the check to:

College of Veterinary Medicine
Attn: Development Office
PO Box 647010
Washington State University
Pullman, WA 99164-7010

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