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EHD outbreak in Wisconsin spreads to dairy heifers and captive deer
Original: EHD outbreak in Wisconsin also has affected dairy heifers, captive deer
An epizootic hemorrhagic disease outbreak in Wisconsin is no longer limited to wild deer. State officials report the viral disease, spread by biting midges, has now also affected dairy heifers and captive deer herds. The development raises concerns for livestock producers, as EHD can cause illness and deaths in cattle, prompting closer monitoring of farms in affected areas during the insect season.
Why now: Farmers and rural communities are alarmed that the deer disease is spreading to livestock.
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