Here is what the page “Insect-Borne Virus Killing Deer and Sickening Cows Remains Rare in New York, But Climate C” contains. An insect-borne virus that can be deadly to white-tailed deer and causes cattle to show symptoms resembling foot-and-mouth disease remains rare in New York state, according to recent surveillance. The pathogen, known as epizootic hemorrhagic disease virus (EHDV), is transmitted by biting midges and has caused significant outbreaks in other parts of the United States, particularly in the Southeast and Midwest.
While New York has recorded only sporadic cases so far, experts warn that warming temperatures and shifting weather patterns could create more favorable conditions for the midge vectors, potentially allowing the virus to expand northward. EHDV does not infect humans, but its impact on deer populations and livestock health can be severe, with infected deer often dying within days. For the complete material, the listing points back to the source inside the network.