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Virus that sickens cows, kills deer still rare in New York state—for now
An insect-driven disease that causes high mortality in white-tailed deer and mimics the symptoms of foot-and-mouth disease in cattle is still rare in New York state, but the warming climate may increase its future spread.
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Cornell researchers conducted extensive statewide testing for epizootic hemorrhagic disease virus (EHDV) in New York. The insect‑borne disease causes high mortality in white‑tailed deer and produces symptoms in cattle that resemble foot‑and‑mouth disease. As of the study, the virus remains rare in the state. Researchers noted that a warming climate could increase the virus’s future spread. The study was published on September 28 in *Transboundary and Emerging Diseases*.
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