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Nebraska Hunters Asked to Report Brain Worm and Deer Lice
LINCOLN, Neb. (AP) — Nebraskans are being asked to report cases of two deer diseases they may discover while hunting this fall.
The first is brain worm, which can kill mule deer. The infected deer often walk in tight circles, appear unafraid of humans, and toss their heads or display other neurological symptoms.
The second is deer lice, which have been showing up on mule deer in western Nebraska. The lice create an allergic reaction that leads to the deer scratching and rubbing to relieve itching.
Deer can die from hypothermia related to the loss of their hair coat.
Hunters are asked to report deer with symptoms for brain worm or deer lice to district Game and Parks offices.
The Nebraska Game and Parks Commission says neither disease is known to be harmful to people.
LINCOLN, Neb. (AP) — Nebraskans are being asked to report cases of two deer diseases they may discover while hunting this fall.
The first is brain worm, which can kill mule deer. The infected deer often walk in tight circles, appear unafraid of humans, and toss their heads or display other neurological symptoms.
The second is deer lice, which have been showing up on mule deer in western Nebraska. The lice create an allergic reaction that leads to the deer scratching and rubbing to relieve itching.
Deer can die from hypothermia related to the loss of their hair coat.
Hunters are asked to report deer with symptoms for brain worm or deer lice to district Game and Parks offices.
The Nebraska Game and Parks Commission says neither disease is known to be harmful to people.