Hunter Encounters Elk with Unusual Hoof Deformities

A hunter in Colorado discovered an elk with bizarrely deformed hooves, raising concerns about potential disease. The deformations may be due to nutritional deficiencies or a hoof disease similar to one spreading in Washington state, known as treponema-associated hoof disease (TAHD). Despite the unusual hooves, experts assure that the meat is safe to eat, and there is no immediate concern of an outbreak in Colorado.