Improving deer health one test at a time

The cervid livestock business is one of the fastest-growing industries in rural America. In Missouri alone, more than 250 farms are dedicated to raising deer. To improve overall herd health and support the state's economy, researchers are working to determine how best to manage white-tailed deer on these farms. A study shows that infections, such as pneumonia, are a major cause of death in Midwestern white-tailed deer.