Outbreak of epizootic hemorrhagic disease in captive reindeer (Rangifer tarandus)
Emma H. Torii,
Arno Wünschmann,
Mia Kim Torchetti
et al.
Abstract:In September 2020, an outbreak of epizootic hemorrhagic disease occurred in captive reindeer ( Rangifer tarandus) and was associated with neurological signs and mortality. Four reindeer died or were euthanized after acute illness over a 12-day period. Affected reindeer displayed abnormal behavior, neurologic signs, lethargy, and/or lameness. The most consistent gross finding was dark red streaks throughout the adrenal gland cortices (4/4). One animal had acute hemorrhage involving the subcutis and skeletal mus… Show more
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