Outbreak of viral deer-killing disease prompts alarm, warning to meat eaters

Oh, deer.

An outbreak of the viral epizootic hemorrhagic disease is killing white-tailed deer in numerous Eastern states, sparking a warning to hunters about the potential dangers of eating infected venison.

The Maryland Department of Natural Resources has released a statement urging calm after almost 100 cases were clocked across the state in recent weeks.

“Humans are not at risk… from handling or eating the meat of affected deer, but DNR recommends not eating deer that have large, open sores, regardless of the cause,” the organization warned

An outbreak of the viral epizootic hemorrhagic disease is killing white-tailed deer in numerous Eastern states, sparking a warning to hunters about the potential dangers of eating infected venison. Paul – stock.adobe.com

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