Viral disease spotted in West Virginia deer

Viral disease spotted in West Virginia deer

HARRISVILLE, W.Va. (WBOY) — The West Virginia Division of Natural Resources (WVDNR) has confirmed to 12 News that it is monitoring an outbreak of hemorrhagic disease (HD) in white-tailed deer. According to WVDNR Wildlife Disease Specialist Ethan Barton, HD has been spotted in multiple West Virginia counties, including Ritchie, Wood, Jackson and Pleasants. The disease was first spotted in late July in Ritchie County, but less than 65 deer killed …

Missourians Asked to Report Suspected Cases of Hemorrhagic Disease in Deer

JEFFERSON CITY, Mo - The Missouri Department of Conservation has been receiving reports of hemorrhagic disease in the state's deer population this summer.