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Ohio EHD Update: Cattle case in Meigs County | Deer herd losses

Epizootic Hemorrhagic Disease (EHD) is making headlines in Ohio as deer herds face heavy losses and the Ohio Department of Agriculture confirms a positive case in a cow in Meigs County. In this deep-dive video, Ohio Ag Net’s Joel Penhorwood talks with ODA Director Brian Baldridge and State Veterinarian Dr. Dennis Summers about what the livestock case means, and what farmers should know. Clint McCoy, deer biologist with the Ohio Division of Wildlife, also joins the conversation to share the latest updates on Ohio’s deer herd and what could be ahead for this fall's hunting season. 0:54 – What is EHD? – Background on the virus and its impact on deer & cattle 3:54 – ODA confirms cattle case – Dr. Dennis Summers explains the Meigs County situation 5:07 – Signs of EHD in cattle – Symptoms, supportive care, and how it differs from deer 9:39 – Treatment options – What farmers can (and can’t) do for affected livestock 11:58 – Market and trade concerns – Why EHD doesn’t restrict livestock movement or food safety 13:50 – Seasonal factors – Drought, midges, and frost ending transmission 17:08 – ODA closing thoughts – Final advice for Ohio livestock producers 18:21 – Impact on deer herd – Clint McCoy shares the scale of Ohio’s outbreak 20:16 – Deer population recovery – Past outbreaks, survival, and bounce-back trends 23:12 – Other deer health issues – Chronic Wasting Disease monitoring in Ohio 26:33 – Human health concerns? – Why EHD is not a risk to people 28:49 – Hunting season outlook – Potential harvest declines in hardest-hit counties