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EHD outbreak kills deer in southeast Wisconsin counties
Original: Southeast Wisconsin EHD outbreak reaches deer in Fond du Lac, Jefferson counties
An outbreak of epizootic hemorrhagic disease, a viral illness spread by biting midges, has now been confirmed in deer in Fond du Lac and Jefferson counties in southeast Wisconsin. The disease, often fatal to white-tailed deer, typically surfaces in late summer and early fall. Local hunters and landowners are being alerted to watch for dead deer near water sources as the outbreak spreads.
Why now: The outbreak is spreading to new counties during peak EHD season, raising concern among hunters and landowners.
WisconsinFond du Lac CountyJefferson Countywhite-tailed deer
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- Southeast Wisconsin EHD outbreak reaches deer in Fond du Lac, Jefferson counties · FOX6 News Milwaukee
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