We've found two dead whitetail bucks near our pond within the last 3 weeks. When deer contract this gnat-born virus they get Epizootic Hemorrhagic Disease (EHD). Within about 3 days they die from fever and internal hemorrhaging. They are often found near water because they get so thirsty from the fever. It is really sad, but it is nature's way of culling the herd I suppose. Has anybody else had this pop up this summer because of the drought and heat? At least two neighboring counties to us have been hit. We are in Hamilton County, IL. The virus does not affect humans. It is not like CWD. There is nothing you can do to stop it or prevent it other than spraying for insects. It will go away after the first hard frost. I hope we don't lose too many more...
