What’s wrong with this buck’s jaw?
Filed under: Deer Biology
Question
hello Dr. Woods, I’m Alex and I have a question about this buck I have on camera here in Goshen, Arkansas we have hunting our new property this year for the first time and have been lucky enough to have harvested 3 bucks and multiple does but this is the first time we have seen this buck . I watch you’re videos religiously but id rather have you word on the, notice the chin of the buck I’m guessing it’s just a abscess but I want your opinion. Thank you
Alex,
It sounds like you and your family have a great hunting spot!
The buck in your pictures may have Lumpy Jaw. Check out the following link for more information. Lumpy Jaw isn’t contagious and is raw.
http://wildlifedisease.unbc.ca/lumpy_jaw.htm
Enjoy creation,
grant
December 14, 2015
