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Michigan Reports First Cases of Deer Disease EHD

9/3/2025

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In 2025, Michigan confirmed its first cases of epizootic hemorrhagic disease (EHD) in white-tailed deer across Eaton, Jackson, Van Buren, and Washtenaw counties.
EHD is spread by infected midges and is not harmful to humans or pets.
Symptoms include lethargy, disorientation, and bloody discharge.
Reporting sick or dead deer helps monitor outbreaks.
EHD usually appears in late summer and early fall, causing minimal long-term effects on deer populations.

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Story summary

In 2025, Michigan confirmed its first cases of epizootic hemorrhagic disease (EHD) in white-tailed deer across Eaton, Jackson, Van Buren, and Washtenaw counties.
EHD is spread by infected midges and is not harmful to humans or pets.
Symptoms include lethargy, disorientation, and bloody discharge.
Reporting sick or dead deer helps monitor outbreaks.
EHD usually appears in late summer and early fall, causing minimal long-term effects on deer populations.