Minnesota DNR Confirm Deer with EHD Found in Stearns County
by TBC Press on 09/12/19The Minnesota Department of Natural Resources has confirmed the first two cases of epizootic hemorrhagic disease (EHD) in wild white-tailed deer in Minnesota. EHD is a viral disease that is spread by a biting insect called a midge. The outbreak is limited to Stearns County. The disease incubates for 5-10 days, and most infected deer die within 36 hours of exhibiting symptoms. The DNR suspects several deer in the St. Stephen area have recently... READ MORE
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