MDC asks the public to report cases of hemorrhagic disease (HD) in Missouri deer. The disease is spread through the bite of a native midge. The virus can cause high fever, prompting infected deer to seek water. Deer that die from HD are often found in or near water. (Photo courtesy of the Missouri Department of Conservation)
The Missouri Department of Conservation (MDC) is beginning to receive some reports of hemorrhagic disease (HD) in deer and is asking the public to help…