EHD is killing hundreds of deer in southern Michigan.
Officials in Michigan confirmed in early August that Epizootic Hemorrhagic Disease, or EHD, killed deer in two counties in the south central part of the state.
Deer deaths have also been reported in 11 counties in Indiana; officials there suspect the cause is EHD but are awaiting confirmation from laboratory tests.
For some historical context:
Michigan has observed EHD outbreaks each year since 2006. Before 2006, EHD was seen in Michigan in 1955 and ’74.
The estimated mortality has varied from 50 to 1,000 deer per year in the affected areas, according to Michigan officials.
Source:
Post-Bulletin
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