Nashville, Tenn. – The Tennessee Wildlife Resources Agency is reporting an increase in hemorrhagic disease activity among white-tailed deer in Middle and West Tennessee, including Giles County.
The disease is caused by viruses spread through biting midges, not deer-to-deer contact. It does not affect humans or the safety of venison. Symptoms in deer can include fever, drooling, lameness, and swollen tongue, with sick or dead deer often found near water sources.
So far, lab-confirmed cases have been found in Franklin, Giles, Humphreys, Lewis, Shelby, Sumner, Wayne, and Williamson counties. Officials note that outbreaks vary by year and typically subside after the first hard frost. Residents are encouraged to report sick or dead deer at tn.gov/twra/sickdeer.
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