India, Sept. 3 -- The Michigan Department of Natural Resources (DNR) has reported the first cases of epizootic hemorrhagic disease (EHD) in deer for 2025.
The virus was confirmed in free-ranging white-tailed deer from Eaton, Jackson, Van Buren, and Washtenaw counties.
EHD is a viral disease that sometimes causes death in deer and spreads through the bite of infected midges or biting flies. EHD usually appears in late summer and early fall. Outbreaks tend to be worse in years with a wet spring followed by a hot, dry summer.
Signs of EHD in deer include tiredness, confusion, limping, and lack of response. Other symptoms may include bloody discharge from the nose or mouth, a swollen or bluish tongue, and swelling around the eyes, head, or n...