EHD, have heard of it, now i fear it
08-26-2007 | 03:19 PM
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EHD, have heard of it, now i fear it
Well folks, The EHD virus has reared its ugly head and now is invading my county at a rapid rate. [
]The drought we are having here is blamed for making things worse. I have talked to several people that are finding deer dead already and have read several wright ups in the local papers. So far its invading southern Indiana, parts of Kentucky and Illinois. Our heard was thriving and we were starting to get some real slammer bucks around here only to be threatened with a virus transmitted from a bitting flying midge insect. Has any one here had this happen in there county and how did it impact your season?? Did this only happen in certain areas or most ofyour county? sincerly: BUMMED IN SOUTHERN INDIANA [&o]
]The drought we are having here is blamed for making things worse. I have talked to several people that are finding deer dead already and have read several wright ups in the local papers. So far its invading southern Indiana, parts of Kentucky and Illinois. Our heard was thriving and we were starting to get some real slammer bucks around here only to be threatened with a virus transmitted from a bitting flying midge insect. Has any one here had this happen in there county and how did it impact your season?? Did this only happen in certain areas or most ofyour county? sincerly: BUMMED IN SOUTHERN INDIANA [&o]
08-26-2007 | 03:59 PM
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RE: EHD, have heard of it, now i fear it
We had the same issue 4 years ago in Jackson, Gallia, and Meigs counties in Ohio.
Same conditions here again this year.
EHD effects any whitetail. Mosquitos carry the disease. Stagnated water is a huge breeding ground.
EHD is also prevelant with cattle, however they are innoculated for EHD.
It's some nasty stuff.
Same conditions here again this year.
EHD effects any whitetail. Mosquitos carry the disease. Stagnated water is a huge breeding ground.
EHD is also prevelant with cattle, however they are innoculated for EHD.
It's some nasty stuff.
08-26-2007 | 03:59 PM
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RE: EHD, have heard of it, now i fear it
It can kill any deer regardless of size or health. It causes flu like symptoms, high fever and loss of coordination, loss of apppetite, and fear of normal dangers. They tend to move to water to cool off and are usually found in or near water.
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I hate to hear that Blood--Does it kill all deer or just the weak or young if you know --Kinda got my curiosty up??
I hate to hear that Blood--Does it kill all deer or just the weak or young if you know --Kinda got my curiosty up??
08-26-2007 | 04:36 PM
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RE: EHD, have heard of it, now i fear it
Its here in maryland too. I was reading about it in another forum....http://www.websitetoolbox.com/tool/p...ost?id=2102953
08-26-2007 | 05:51 PM
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RE: EHD, have heard of it, now i fear it
There was a post about a week ago that people had found at least 50 dead deer in SW PA. I don't think they had confirmed it as EHD yet, but they were pretty sure it was.
08-26-2007 | 06:11 PM
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RE: EHD, have heard of it, now i fear it
They had it IL a few years back and one guy found 11 dead deer floating in his lake. They get a high fever and head to water to cool off.
Sure hope it doesn't hurt your huntin Dan. What a waste.
Sure hope it doesn't hurt your huntin Dan. What a waste.
08-26-2007 | 06:14 PM
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RE: EHD, have heard of it, now i fear it
Its been in my county a couple of times within the last 10-12 years. Hot weather combined with no rain equals conditions suitable for it.[] Its worse when the deer concentrate together.
] Its worse when the deer concentrate together.
08-26-2007 | 07:00 PM
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RE: EHD, have heard of it, now i fear it
It has hit Northwest TN bad this year also but it happens every year and is a normal thing it is just worse this year because of the drought in this area. Nothing to worry about though