EHD Signs

Ok, I read that with the EHD, the deer could possibly go into shock. Ok if this is so, can I use epinephrine to help with the shock, or would that do more harm than good?

By the time they go into shock the internal damage is done. The epi will get them up but cannot do anything to ward off the effects of the virus.

Scott Heinrich how do you know when you have strain 6 to put the deer down? Is there away to tell which strain a deer has before its dead and sent to be tested.


If a deer starts bleeding out the nose or mouth, is this the sign that he/she is at the end, is this strain 6?

Strain can only be confirmed with lab test. That is why it is important to get the first one down tested asap. My experience with ones that begin to bleed from the nose mouth and eyes is they cannot be saved. Keep in mind all of my recommendation s are based on my personal experience. Actual results may vary. My approach is based on past episodes of infection and speinkked with economics. I believe if you identify a very aggressi ve strain of the virus that the outcome is predictably poor. Therefore your efforts have to shift from treating an akready infected animal to preventing the spread of the infection throughout the entire herd. Research al LSU's Idlewild Research Facility have proven that the virus can be transmitted through saliva and urine. Thus removak of the vector pathogen becomes a priority during an episode with an aggressive strain of ehd.

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Strain can only be confirmed with lab test. That is why it is important to get the first one down tested asap. My experience with ones that begin to bleed from the nose mouth and eyes is they cannot be saved. Keep in mind all of my recommendation s are based on my personal experience. Actual results may vary. My approach is based on past episodes of infection and speinkked with economics. I believe if you identify a very aggressi ve strain of the virus that the outcome is predictably poor. Therefore your efforts have to shift from treating an akready infected animal to preventing the spread of the infection throughout the entire herd. Research al LSU's Idlewild Research Facility have proven that the virus can be transmitted through saliva and urine. Thus removak of the vector pathogen becomes a priority during an episode with an aggressive strain of ehd.


What are your thoughts on if a deer contracts any type of EHD, are they survivors that can help the herd "survive" by passing on immunity or are they just carriers for the next round?

I have my 3 month old now, her hair is standing on ends (still) like she is scared. But, eats well, alert. I had a stool sample tested, was poss. For worms. So I wormed everyone. Dectomax. I have wormed her twice. She has pellets now. But, I have not been able to take another sample because I have this Awesome bronchitis. But her hair is still standing up.

Reworm all at 10-14 days. This ensures you get the ones that hatch post the first worming. As far as we (my circle of deer farmers) can determine animals with previous ehd infections are less likely to become re infected by the same strain. Having said that, until strain 6 came along I thought I had bred a bullet- proof herdfrom animals that had been exposed or were offspring from the exposed animals. All of my deer had been vaccinated and boostered but the strain 6 was unstoppable in my herd. It basically ran its course and took what it wanted. I lost 60% of my herd.the ones that survived will never be for sale.

Scott


 


It is great to have you back on the forums.  I appreciate your knowledge and support.