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Bad news 50 dead........
The news says 50 dead deer were found in south western PA,any news ?
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Not a word heard here.
Found this: http://pittsburghlive.com/x/pittsburghtrib/news/rss/s_491653.html |
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PA Game comission sent something out about it yesterday on their email list. You PA guys should get on this email list, there is a sign up link on their site somewhere.
Release #101-07 Aug. 20, 2007 For Information Contact: Jerry Feaser 717-705-6541 [email protected] GAME COMMISSION LOOKING INTO DEER DEATHS IN SOUTHWESTERN PENNSYLVANIA HARRISBURG - Pennsylvania Game Commission Wildlife Conservation Officers are investigating the cause of death of more than 50 white-tailed deer in Greene and Washington counties. Game Commission biologists recently submitted samples for testing from four deer (three males and one female) to the Southeastern Cooperative Wildlife Disease Study at the University of Georgia and Penn State University Animal Diagnostics Laboratory, and continue to gather information about other dead deer being found. Once the results are available, the Game Commission plans to release the findings to the public. "While we must wait for test results to confirm just what caused these deer to die, at this time, we are suspecting that the deer died of epizootic hemorrhagic disease (EHD), based on fields signs that we are seeing," said Dr. Walter Cottrell, Game Commission wildlife veterinarian. In 2002, EHD was confirmed in the southwest corner of Pennsylvania (see News Release #099-02 in the 2002 Archives of the Newsroom on the agency's website - www.pgc.state.pa.us). That same year, EHD was confirmed in Maryland, Ohio, Virginia and Wisconsin. EHD is one of the most common diseases among white-tailed deer in the United States, and is contracted by the bite of insects called "biting midges." EHD usually kills the animal within five to 10 days, and is not spread from deer to deer. While EHD is not infectious to humans, deer displaying severe symptoms of EHD may not be suitable for consumption. Cottrell stressed that even though some EHD symptoms are similar to those of chronic wasting disease (CWD) - such as excessive drooling, unconsciousness and a loss of fear of humans - there is no relationship between EHD and CWD. Cottrell also pointed out that EHD should be curtailed with the first hard frost, which will kill the insects that may be spreading the disease. He noted that EHD, unlike CWD, is a seasonal disease and the affected local deer herd can rebound quickly. "The good news from this situation is that the public is reporting these sightings to the Game Commission," Cottrell said. "Should the state's deer herd be infected with more serious diseases, the Game Commission will need to rely on the continued vigilance of the public so that we can respond in a timely manner." Game Commission Southwest Region Director Matt Hough urged residents to report unusual sightings by calling the Region Office at 724-238-9523. The Southwest Region serves Allegheny, Armstrong, Beaver, Cambria, Fayette, Greene, Indiana, Somerset, Washington and Westmoreland counties. Residents in other counties are encouraged to contact their respective regions. In addition to the confirmation of EHD in southwestern Pennsylvania in 2002, EHD was suspected to be the cause of death in nearly 25 deer in Adams County in 1996. However, tests conducted at that time were inconclusive. |
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That's interesting, I had never heard of that disease.[:@]
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Thanks Matt (RJ)....the power of the HNI's Forums and the internet.:)
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I have never heard of that before. I am glad someone was able to shed some light on the subject....
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Its kind of scary to think about how real this situation is and how fast it happened. CWD could be the same way, nothing one minute, then everywhere. Glad to hear that people are reporting stuff though. Hopefully that will help to contain any future diseases.
That article said it will stop once the first hard frost kills the biting midges. The first hard frost of this year is still a few months away and that could mean quite afew more dead deer. At least it isn't spread by deer to deer contact. Anyone know how it is spread? Does anyone know if EHD is the same as blue tongue disease? |
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Yea..that's blue tongue...usually the deer will be found in or near water...It pops up down here almost every year in some part of the state, really nothing to get alarmed about.
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I heard about it on the local news last night. [:'(]
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Keep in mind, they only suspect that its EHD. They also said that the symptoms of EHD are similar to CWD.
I hope they're right. Id rather see a few deer die from EHD that a couple hundred deer shot because of CWD.[:o] |
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Man you Pa boys are having a hell of a time with your deer heard!!!
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ORIGINAL: Mr. Longbeard Man you Pa boys are having a hell of a time with your deer heard!!! |
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Just read about an incident in Ky on another site:
Hemorrhagic Disease Suspected in Deer Deaths in 11 Kentucky Counties View Map Aug 14, 2007 Learn more about hemorrhagic disease Frankfort, Ky. - The Kentucky Department of Fish and Wildlife Resources is investigating recent reports of white-tailed deer deaths in 11 counties, primarily in western Kentucky. Officials suspect the animals died of hemorrhagic disease. The most significant outbreak is in McLean County, where more than 20 deer have been reported dead. Officials have also received reports of deer deaths in Breckinridge, Christian, Daviess, Hopkins, Logan, Muhlenberg, Ohio, Simpson and Webster counties. People usually find the dead or weak and emaciated deer near water. “Hemorrhagic disease is caused by a virus. We see large outbreaks about every two years in Kentucky,” said Danny Watson, a wildlife biologist with the Kentucky Department of Fish and Wildlife Resources. With deer hunting seasons opening next month, hunters are concerned about the safety of eating deer that may be infected with hemorrhagic disease. Hemorrhagic disease is not infectious to humans. Biting gnats transmit hemorrhagic disease between deer. Hemorrhagic disease usually occurs in late summer and early fall because of the increased presence of these biting gnats. Although deer affected with the acute form of hemorrhagic disease are most often seen in late summer, deer with chronic cases can be found in winter. Hemorrhagic disease occurs annually in the southeastern United States, but its distribution and severity of occurrence widely varies. Less than 25 percent of the deer in a population usually die from the disease, but death rates can be higher in certain cases. Signs of the disease depend on the strength of the virus and length of infection in the animal. Hemorrhagic disease causes fever, labored breathing and swelling of the head, neck, tongue and eyelids. Infected deer may die within 72 hours, or they may slowly deteriorate for months from lameness and starvation. Early in the cycle of the disease, animals may show little or no sign of infection. Infected deer that survive for a period of time experience lameness, loss of appetite and greatly reduced activity. In some instances, outbreaks occurred simultaneously in deer, sheep and cattle. This is not due to the disease spreading from deer to livestock or vice versa, but is an indication the biting gnats are present in significant numbers to transmit disease |
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bump for whoever wanted info
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ORIGINAL: BowHunter46 Keep in mind, they only suspect that its EHD. They also said that the symptoms of EHD are similar to CWD. I hope they're right. Id rather see a few deer die from EHD that a couple hundred deer shot because of CWD.[:o] |
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I just talked with my brother in TN and they have had some farmers report 10-20 dead. The TWRA believes it to also be EHD along with the drought conditions possibly making it worse.
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Thank god I'm in Center County! Why is it always the PA deer that contract diseases!
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So that was the big scare that took place a few years ago, when everyone was saying that CWD was in PA. There were alot of people that were afraid to hunt down there because they thought it was CWD and didn't want any tainted meat.
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I was worried there when I first saw the title of this thread. I thought you guys meant 50 Cent was dead.[8D]
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good i live in southeastern hope it doesnt spread and they can control it
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The bad news for me is, this is the area I hunt.
The Good news is, maybe people will be too worried about it and hunt somewhere else. |
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