The community of Bexar County is asked to be cautious around deer in the area as the TPWD got news of a recent Chronic Wasting Disease (CWD) case. Officials say a free-range white-tailed deer the city of Hollywood Park tested positive.
AUSTIN, Texas — The community of Bexar County is asked to be cautious around deer in the area as the got news of a recent Chronic Wasting Disease case. Officials say a free-range white-tailed deer the city of Hollywood Park tested positive.
Officials aren’t aware of any cases where humans contracted CWD through eating venison. However, TPWD’s research suggests that this transmission to humans shouldn’t be entirely disregarded. So, it’s advised for hunters to test harvested cervid species for CWD and not eat the meat of infected animals.
México Últimas Noticias, México Titulares
Similar News:También puedes leer noticias similares a ésta que hemos recopilado de otras fuentes de noticias.
‘Zombie deer disease’ discovered in Bexar CountyTexas Parks and Wildlife Department officials were notified that a free-range white-tailed deer in Bexar County tested positive after it was captured in late January in Hollywood Park.
Leer más »
'Zombie deer disease' found in Bexar CountyOfficials said the disease was found in a free-range white-tailed deer that was captured in late January near the City of Hollywood Park.
Leer más »
WATCH LIVE: Bexar County Judge Peter Sakai to give first State of the County addressWATCH LIVE: Bexar County Judge Peter Sakai will hold his first State of the County address on Wednesday morning.
Leer más »
WATCH LIVE: Bexar County Sheriff’s Office hosts memorial for fallen deputiesThe Bexar County Sheriff’s Office will pay tribute to fallen deputies with a ceremony on Wednesday morning.
Leer más »
Peter Sakai: Bexar County poised to become 'regional powerhouse'Five months into the job, County Judge Peter Sakai's address to business leaders stressed an eagerness to take on some bigger projects, like addressing transportation issues and attracting businesses to the county.
Leer más »