BLUE TOUNGE in Southern Illinois
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Join Date: Aug 2007
Location: Southern Illinois
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BLUE TOUNGE in Southern Illinois
I have been hearing horror stories of more and more deer being found dead on farms near ponds and creeks here in southern illinois. This happened here a few years ago when our summer was dry. again we have had a very dry year to date. I am told that this is caused by a parasite, ie; fly bites.They say it causes swelling in the neck area that causes suffication, but the deer are found by water sources because they become dehydrated and are searching for water. Anyone else hearing of this, or any biologist out there that can explain this. One friend of mine found 16 deer in two weeks.
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RE: BLUE TOUNGE in Southern Illinois
Been having more and more reports here in southern Indiana too.It really sucks. I have a feeling were going to lose our urban (early) archery season next year. It's intended to help reduce the population in urban counties but with theEHD going around we might not need itanymore.
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Join Date: Aug 2007
Location: Southern Illinois
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RE: BLUE TOUNGE in Southern Illinois
If I am correct, the disease or infection is caused from agnat or a fly bite. It causes severe swelling in the neck and around the hoofs. Often when found, the deer will have large splits or lacerations around their hoofs, and sometimes around their hocks. There is swelling in and around the throat, causeing the tounge to swell and turn color, hince the Blue Tounge, the deer are often found near a water source. Have not been able to get in touch with our local biologist at Crab Orchard Refuge. This happened here a few years ago. Usually as mentioned earlier when it is hot and dry,