West Bend couple find four dead deer in ten days as DNR warns of spread of EHD
Hunters and wildlife enthusiasts in Wisconsin and Virginia are on alert as a deadly deer disease spreads
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What is Epizootic Hemorrhagic Disease (EHD)?
EHD is a viral infection that can be fatal to deer. It is spread by biting midges and causes internal bleeding and fever in infected animals.
How can hunters and wildlife enthusiasts protect deer populations?
Hunters and wildlife enthusiasts can help by reporting any sick or dead deer to local wildlife authorities. They can also support efforts to control the spread of the disease by managing habitats to reduce midge populations.
What should be done if a dead deer is found?
If a dead deer is found, it should be reported to local wildlife authorities. Do not handle or move the carcass, as this can spread the disease to other animals.
Where it stands
Hunters and wildlife enthusiasts in Wisconsin and Virginia face a potential threat to local deer populations. The Wisconsin Department of Natural Resources has issued a warning about the spread of Epizootic Hemorrhagic Disease (EHD), a viral infection that can be fatal to deer.
A couple in West Bend, Wisconsin, discovered four dead deer on their property over a ten-day period. The Black Chronicle and WISN have both covered the Wisconsin DNR's warning.
In Virginia, several deer deaths are suspected to be linked to hemorrhagic disease, according to Yahoo and WRIC ABC 8News. The Wisconsin DNR has confirmed the spread of EHD, but the full extent of the outbreak and its impact on deer populations are not yet clear.
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Sources (5)
- Wisconsin tracking deer disease outbreak, says it’s ‘spreading’ Yahoo · 5h ago
- Deadly Deer Disease Outbreak in Virginia yahoo.com · 5h ago
- Wisconsin tracking deer disease outbreak, says it’s ‘spreading’ The Black Chronicle · 19h ago
- Several deer deaths in Virginia suspected to be linked to hemorrhagic disease WRIC ABC 8News · 19h ago
- West Bend couple find four dead deer in ten days as DNR warns of spread of EHD WISN · 19h ago
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