Tag: Deer Health

Deer Parasites

A Complete Guide to Deer Parasites

Like other mammals in the wild, whitetail deer are ideal hosts for parasites and the diseases they may cause. Deer can contract these parasites from

Mange on Deer

About Mange on Deer

Most of us have heard the expression “a mangy dog,” but we don’t usually think of mange as something that affects deer. But it certainly

Do Deer Get Lyme Disease

Do Deer Get Lyme Disease?

Lyme disease is one of the most common diseases spread by ticks. Since ticks will feed on any warm- blooded animal and the deer tick

EHD in Deer

EHD in Deer

Have you ever been out hunting or on a nature walk and come across a pair of antlers floating in the water, quickly realizing that

Deer Diseases

Deer Diseases: A Comprehensive List

Whether you’re a wildlife biologist, hunter, or simply concerned about the deer bedding down in your backyard, you should know about the diseases that cervids

How Long Do Deer Live

How Long Do Deer Live?

The lifespan of a deer can vary depending upon a variety of factors. A few of these factors include how hospitable the deer’s habitat is,

Can Deer Get Rabies

Can Deer Get Rabies?

Rabies is a terrifying and devastating disease. One of the reasons there is so much fear about it is that Rabies can affect any and

What is Zombie Deer Disease

What is Zombie Deer Disease?

It sounds a bit alarming, doesn’t it? While zombie deer disease is certainly dangerous to deer, it doesn’t actually turn them into zombies. Nevertheless, it