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flag CWD confirmed in Tom Green County deer, prompting health warnings for hunters.

flag Chronic Wasting Disease (CWD), a fatal neurological disorder affecting deer and other cervids, has been confirmed in Tom Green County, Texas, according to state wildlife officials. flag The discovery marks the first detection of the disease in the region, prompting health and wildlife authorities to urge hunters and residents to avoid handling or consuming deer from the area. flag CWD is highly contagious among deer and poses no known risk to humans, but officials stress caution to prevent the spread of the disease. flag Surveillance and testing efforts are expected to expand in response to the confirmation.

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