The drought in the Midwest is causing problems of many cases. Now a disease that is fatal to deer is being detected in Nebraskan cattle.

The name of the disease is Epizootic Hemorrhagic Disease, or EHD spread from biting gnats causing internal bleeding. State Veterinarian Dr. Dennis Hughes has so far confirmed nine cases. In Illinois more than 700 deer have been killed from the disease this summer.

To spread EHD a biting gnat has to bite an infected deer then bite cattle. Symptoms of EHD include swollen eyes, ulcers on the mouth, lameness, fever, and labored breathing. If you notice any symptoms call your veterinarian.

Outbreaks of EHD typically end with the first frost that kills most insects.