EHD Deer Disease Outbreak Escalates: Is Your Local Wildlife at Risk?
Deer such as white-tailed deer and mule deer are susceptible to the viral diseases known as epizootic hemorrhagic disease (EHD). It is transmitted by biting midges, often known as no-see-ums or punkies (Culicoides spp.). EHD outbreaks often worsen as summer transitions into the fall season, which raises questions about the health of the surrounding animals….