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Virus that sickens cows, kills deer still rare in New York state—for now

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Briefings

A virus driving high mortality in white-tailed deer and mimicking foot-and-mouth disease symptoms in cattle remains rare in New York state as of October 2026, though warming climate conditions may expand its future range.

Key points

• The virus causes high mortality in white-tailed deer and mimics foot-and-mouth disease symptoms in cattle.
• The virus is still rare in New York state as of October 2026.

Context

This finding addresses a potential emerging zoonotic threat where deer and cattle could share a pathogen, potentially complicating disease surveillance and control efforts in the region.

Limitations

Evidence is limited to a single article from October 2026; no data on current prevalence, geographic spread, or specific host transmission rates is provided.

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