387 CWD cases reported in Texas deer population, prompting quarantine and testing measures.
Texas is facing a surge in chronic wasting disease (CWD) among its deer population, with 387 cases reported in August across 31 counties and 34 breeding facilities. The Texas Parks and Wildlife Department has enacted quarantine and testing protocols, which some breeders claim threaten their livelihoods. CWD, transmissible through various bodily fluids, raises concerns about captive deer mingling with wild populations, potentially exacerbating the disease's spread.
September 13, 2024
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