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Facts about Wildlife Diseases: Antler Infections and Cranial Abscess Disease in White-Tailed Deer

Michael A. Lyons, Amira M. Richardson, Merrie P. Urban, and Juan M. Campos Krauer


Release Date: 2/6/2024

DOI: 10.32473/edis-vm260-2024

Agriculture

Abstract

This article provides valuable insights into antler infections and cranial abscess disease in white-tailed deer. It emphasizes the importance of addressing these concerns for the species’ conservation and well-being. Written by Michael A. Lyons, Amira M. Richardson, Merrie P. Urban, and Juan M. Campos Krauer, and published by the Veterinary Medicine—Department of Large Animal Clinical Sciences, UF/IFAS Extension, January 2024.

About this Publication

This document is VM260, one of a series of the Veterinary Medicine—Department of Large Animal Clinical Sciences, UF/IFAS Extension. Original publication date January 2024. Visit the EDIS website at https://edis.ifas.ufl.edu for the currently supported version of this publication.

© 2024 UF/IFAS. This publication is licensed under CC BY-NC-ND 4.0.

About the Authors

Michael A. Lyons, necropsy technician, Department of Large Animal Clinical Sciences, UF College of Veterinary Medicine; Amira M. Richardson, necropsy technician, Department of Large Animal Clinical Sciences, UF College of Veterinary Medicine; Merrie P. Urban, necropsy technician, Department of Large Animal Clinical Sciences, UF College of Veterinary Medicine; and Juan M. Campos Krauer, DVM, Ph.D., assistant professor, Department of Large Animal Clinical Sciences, UF College of Veterinary Medicine, and research and Extension veterinarian, Department of Wildlife Ecology and Conservation, Cervidae Health Research Initiative; UF/IFAS Extension, Gainesville, FL 32611.

How to Cite

Lyons, M. A., Richardson, A. M., Urban, M. P., & Campos Krauer, J. M. (2024). Facts about Wildlife Diseases: Antler Infections and Cranial Abscess Disease in White-Tailed Deer. EDIS, 2024(1). https://doi.org/10.32473/edis-vm260-2024

Authors

Michael A. Lyons
Michael A. Lyons

necropsy technician, Dept. of Large Animal Clinical Sciences, UF College of Veterinary Medicine, Gainesville, FL

Amira M. Richardson
Amira M. Richardson

necropsy technician, Dept. of Large Animal Clinical Sciences, UF College of Veterinary Medicine, Gainesville, FL

Merrie P. Urban
Merrie P. Urban

necropsy technician, Dept. of Large Animal Clinical Sciences, UF College of Veterinary Medicine, Gainesville, FL

Juan Campos Krauer
Juan Campos Krauer
Specialist
University of Florida

professor, Department of Large Animal Clinical Sciences, College of Veterinary Medicine, and research and Extension veterinarian, Department of Wildlife Ecology and Conservation, Gainesville, FL

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