Hantavirus occupied parts of the news cycle in May following an outbreak on a cruise ship.
This virus, however, can show up on a farm through mice.
The virus spreads through the inhalation of particles from rodent urine, droppings, of saliva.
Deere mice, which farmers can find in barns, are known to carry the Andes strain of hantavirus, which can be passed between people.
Deer mice have traits that differentiate them from house mice.
These rodents have large eyes and ears, long tails, and are different in color. The belly is white, while the back and upper part of their tails are dark brown or gray.
They’re known to frequent areas like attics, barns, garages, and sheds.