richard_noggin Posted May 5, 2004 Share Posted May 5, 2004 Anybody know why so many deer have mange? 20 years ago I don't recall ever seeing a deer with mange ....That hair loss thing has got me freaked...are they safe to eat? I expect spray ...please someone give up the facts. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
billcoe Posted May 5, 2004 Share Posted May 5, 2004 All I know is that it seemed to have spread to my head. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
EWolfe Posted May 5, 2004 Share Posted May 5, 2004 Hey! I ain't touchin' that one! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Norman_Clyde Posted May 5, 2004 Share Posted May 5, 2004 Terry McClain says that the mange is due to a parasitic infestation. Some sort of snail parasite has infested the grass in this region, the deer ingest it when eating the grass, they get the parasitic infection, they lose their hair. It is not actually a primary skin problem, but a systemic illness. That's all I know. The MRNP rangers, or most any ranger in the state, can probably tell you a lot more. Or send a pm to Terry. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
kurthicks Posted May 5, 2004 Share Posted May 5, 2004 I'd also contribute it to the continual loss of predatory species that kill off the weaklings. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Terry_McClain Posted May 5, 2004 Share Posted May 5, 2004 Wash. Fish and Wildlife now think it is a muscle worm (parasite) larvae that gets in lungs, causes low grade pneumonia, that suppresses immune system, allowing lice to take over. More info here: http://wdfw.wa.gov/factshts/hairloss.htm Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
richard_noggin Posted May 5, 2004 Author Share Posted May 5, 2004 Thanks Terry for the link Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DPS Posted May 5, 2004 Share Posted May 5, 2004 Are you sure it is not D.P.B (deer pattern baldness)? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
rbw1966 Posted May 5, 2004 Share Posted May 5, 2004 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Greg_W Posted May 5, 2004 Share Posted May 5, 2004 Animals are also shedding winter coats right about now, too. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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