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Deer Die from Hemorrhagic Disease in Virginia | Bristol Virginia News
Virginia’s wildlife officials are tracking a small but concerning outbreak of hemorrhagic disease (HD) in deer, mostly near Williamsburg, with heatwaves potentially worsening the situation. Caused by viruses spread through biting insects like gnats, HD often strikes seemingly healthy deer late summer to early fall—sometimes causing swelling, fever, and respiratory distress before death. While it can affect livestock, it’s rarely severe for them, and past outbreaks haven’t devastated deer populations. There’s no prevention or treatment for humans or pets, and the disease typically fades with…
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