Check out the following link for EHD. It has been found in cattle in WV at this time, according to our extension office.
http://www.cattlenetwork.com/content.as ... tid=158379
Here's a portion of the information from that website:
"The rather unique feature of EHD in this latest Ohio outbreak is that the virus has affected at least two cattle herds. The primary signs observed have been excessive salivation or drooling, cloudy nasal discharge, moderate to severe lameness, poor appetite, and a severe drop in milk production in the dairy herd. Examination of affected animals in these herds has revealed mild hemorrhages in the tissues of the mouth in most animals with erosions and ulcer formation in some. In addition, the lame animals have one or more feet that are somewhat swollen and painful to the touch in the area of the coronary band (top edge of the hoof) especially at the heel. Both beef and dairy cattle are affected, and both cows and calves are affected in each herd. EHD virus infection has been suspected in a small number of additional herds in the area, but this has not yet been confirmed. Preliminary tests for EHD have been positive for some of these animals, and additional testing is being carried out to further characterize the virus and the extent of the infection in the herds. Of the 10 different serotypes of EHD virus known worldwide, only two have been reported in the USA. Testing is also being done on several dead deer found in the area, and reports as of today indicated that significant numbers of deer have died."
Our extension agent put a letter in the local paper regarding EHD. He indicated that there have been some cattle deaths from this disease that have been confirmed as EHD. The website I listed above does not indicate any deaths from EHD other than deer.
The info I've read about further indicates that it will no longer be a problem once we've had a strong frost, as the midges which are carrying the disease will be gone for the year.
Hope this helps.
