Michigan confirms first deer EHD cases of 2025 in four counties

Michigan confirms first cases of epizootic hemorrhagic disease in deer in 2025

The Michigan Department of Natural Resources has confirmed the first 2025 cases of epizootic hemorrhagic disease in deer across several counties.

DNR: EHD found in deer in 4 counties, including one in West Michigan

GRAND RAPIDS, Mich. (WOOD) — The Michigan Department of Natural Resources has confirmed the year’s first cases of EHD — epizootic hemorrhagic disease. Cases have been found in wild white-tailed deer in four counties: Eaton, Jackson, Van Buren and Washtenaw. DNR tracking surge of deadly virus among deer EHD is a viral disease known to affect white-tailed deer that is transmitted through midge bites. The DNR says deer cannot transmit the dis…

Michigan reports first 4 cases of deer hemorrhagic disease this year

The infected deer were from Eaton, Jackson, Van Buren and Washtenaw counties.

Michigan confirms first deer EHD cases of 2025 in four counties

The viral disease, which can be fatal to white-tailed deer but poses no risk to humans or pets, has been detected in Eaton, Jackson, Van Buren and Washtenaw counties.

Michigan DNR confirms the state's first cases of EHD in deer in these four counties

The Michigan DNR detected EHD in deer across four counties in 2025. While not a threat to humans, vigilance is encouraged in reporting sick or dead deer.

New virus found in Van Buren County deer

A new virus has been detected in deer in Van Buren County. The Michigan Department of Natural Resources has just confirmed its first case of EHD, or epizootic hemorrhagic disease. It was found in free-ranging, white-tailed deer from Eaton, Jackson, Van Buren, and Washtenaw counties. Signs that a deer is infected with EHD are a bloody nose, a swollen or blue tongue, swelling eyelids, or disoriented behavior. Those infected are often found around …