Posted on Jul 28, 2023
The invasive longhorned tick is spreading across Missouri and threatening cattle herds
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PO1 William "Chip" Nagel
..."“This tick species is of great concern, but producers can protect their herd through frequent inspection and by reporting sightings to their veterinarian or local animal health official,” said Dr. Kay Simmons, the chief veterinarian for the National Cattlemen’s Beef Association. “The first step is knowing what to look for.”
But what to look for is only part of the problem.
The symptoms of theileriosis look similar to another bovine disease that is treatable and common.
“That makes it very easy to miss without doing additional lab testing,” Ierardi said."
..."“This tick species is of great concern, but producers can protect their herd through frequent inspection and by reporting sightings to their veterinarian or local animal health official,” said Dr. Kay Simmons, the chief veterinarian for the National Cattlemen’s Beef Association. “The first step is knowing what to look for.”
But what to look for is only part of the problem.
The symptoms of theileriosis look similar to another bovine disease that is treatable and common.
“That makes it very easy to miss without doing additional lab testing,” Ierardi said."
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