"Texas Parks & Wildlife Confirm Fatal Disease Outbreak in East Texas Deer"

The Texas Parks and Wildlife Department (TPWD) and Texas Animal Health Commission (TAHC) have confirmed a case of chronic wasting disease (CWD) in a deer breeding facility in Cherokee County, Texas. The four-year-old buck tested positive during routine surveillance testing. CWD is a fatal neurological disease found in deer and other members of the deer family, and early detection is crucial in preventing further spread. The disease was first discovered in Texas in 2012 and has since been detected in both captive and free-ranging animals. Those interested in having their harvest tested for CWD can contact a local biologist.