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Balding deer

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From: Ellen Warren City: Decatur, IL
A mother deer and her youngster appeared out of the ravine to our backyard and were grazing on the plants. I noticed the large, healthy-looking deer had most of the fur off of her back. Have you seen this condition and is it dangerous? What should be done, if so?
	Extension Message From: Laura Kammin Visiting Extension Specialist, Pollution Prevention Extension-Illinois-Indiana Sea Grant College Program lkammin@illinois.edu
Are the deer still in the area? If so, can you get a photo?
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