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From: malaya Brooks City: Stuart, OK
i have several trail cameras on my property and I have recently noticed the deer in the pictures apear to be loosing some of their hair. What is this and how can i help. Remember these are wild deer.
	Extension Message From: Laura Kammin Visiting Extension Specialist, Pollution Prevention Extension-Illinois-Indiana Sea Grant College Program lkammin@illinois.edu
When deer are infected with lice or mites the irritation sometimes causes them to excessively groom themselves which can lead to hairloss. Demodectic mange is caused by a type of mite, and can lead to severe hair loss. The skin typically takes on a scabby, wrinkled appearance. If many deer are impacted, it would be worth a call to your local wildlife biologist.
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