EHD in North East Iowa

[jlarson007]

Wondering if anyone is finding or is hearing about others finding dead deer. Have a friend who found younger buck laying dead on his walking path the other day and now have heard of three more found close to the first location. All in allamakee county.

I also have heard of some being found in Clayton county. I plan on looking at a couple ponds and creek banks saturday morning.

 

[ArcheryIA44]

Epizootic hemorrhagic disease, bovine - usa: (iowa)

FYI- from a medical list-server to which I subscribe.



EPIZOOTIC HEMORRHAGIC DISEASE, BOVINE - USA: (IOWA)
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The Iowa Department of Agriculture and Land Stewardship said that 14 cattle herds, primarily in eastern Iowa, have had animals contract the epizootic hemorrhagic disease (EHD) virus.

EHD is a virus that is spread by biting midges and primarily affects deer. A hard freeze kills midges and will stop the spread of the virus.

EHD can cause illness in cattle, including fever, ulcers in the mouth and gums, swollen tongue, excessive salivation, and lameness or stiffness when walking. Death loss is uncommon in cattle, and there is no evidence that the EHD virus can infect humans.

EHD rarely affects cattle, but the wild white-tailed deer population in the southern and eastern areas of Iowa is seeing the disease again this year [2013]. EHD is common in white-tailed and other deer in some years and can be fatal in these animals.

Cattle farmers are advised to use insect control as a preventive measure to reduce the risk of having cattle that become infected.
Farmers who notice signs of illness in cattle are encouraged to contact their veterinarian immediately.

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[JOSHBRNDT]

I talked to a friend that has ground in Decatur and he found 5 dead deer the other day.

 

[northcedar]

Horrible outbreak in Lasalle Co. IL. Many many dead bucks being found.

 

[jlarson007]

Have heard of a couple more being found in the area, as well as some cattle being effected by it now. Vet was called on cattle and that is apparently what he came up with on the neighbors cattle. Hope this is isolated and isn't something major or just a fluke...