Lets see if we can get a Blue Tongue post for every state.
10-08-2007, 06:32 PM
#31
Giant Nontypical
Join Date: Feb 2003
Location: Gambrills Md US
Posts: 6,080
RE: Lets see if we can get a Blue Tongue post for every state.
Blue Tongue is indeed in Maryland this year, particularly in the southern countries. About 5 to 7 years ago, it hit at least two years ago and devastated the herd. It got to the point where my buddies would see 2 deer in a field when there would normally be over 20. Since then, the deer havemade a comeback, but I'm afraid this year could be bad due to continuing heat wave and little rain.
10-08-2007, 10:26 PM
#34
Nontypical Buck
Join Date: Jan 2004
Location: NW Oklahoma
Posts: 1,166
RE: Lets see if we can get a Blue Tongue post for every state.
I haven't heard of bluetongue in deer in Oklahoma. I have sheep and bluetongue went through the herd two years ago.
Cattle get it, but it hardly causes any symptoms.
It is harder on sheep. They get a high fever which causes their nose to get red. Many get one or more sore feet. That usually comes and goes within a few days. Several died, though. The younger sheep are hit harder. Last year I vaccinated and had no problem. This year I didn't vaccinate and have had no problem, however the big water holes nearby have been full due to big rains.
The disease is hardest, though on deer for some reason.
Cattle get it, but it hardly causes any symptoms.
It is harder on sheep. They get a high fever which causes their nose to get red. Many get one or more sore feet. That usually comes and goes within a few days. Several died, though. The younger sheep are hit harder. Last year I vaccinated and had no problem. This year I didn't vaccinate and have had no problem, however the big water holes nearby have been full due to big rains.
The disease is hardest, though on deer for some reason.
