Asian Longhorned Tick Guide for Cattle Producers
Asian longhorned ticks are a growing concern for cattle producers in more than 25 states. The invasive species can rapidly multiply and infest cattle, transmitting Theileria orientalis Ikeda, a blood parasite that causes weight loss, decreased milk production, reduced fertility and even death. With only one vaccine currently available, cattle producers should work closely with their veterinarians to implement tick control measures and monitor herd health.
Senators introduce bill to combat Asian Longhorned Tick threat to U.S. beef industry.
Two tick-borne diseases that look nearly identical in the field are increasingly turning up in the same herds — and only a lab test can tell them apart.
Veterinary and entomology experts break down the biology of ALHT “explosions” and provide a roadmap for managing theileriosis risks.
After a spring of drought followed by heavy rain and high grass, Asian longhorned ticks overwhelmed Travis Mundy’s pastures in a matter of days, killing two head and threatening cattle across multiple locations.
A single tick can start an infestation, and the parasite it carries stays in your herd forever. Now in 27 states, the invasive tick is reshaping how producers manage herd health — here’s what experts want you to know.
Since first being detected in New Jersey in 2017, the Asian longhorn tick has spread through more than 20 states. Today marks the first identification in Kansas.
Understanding the tick’s threat and its associated pathogen is key to implementing proactive management strategies to protect your cow herd.
Native to east Asia, the ALHT was first detected in New Jersey in 2017. Since then, it has spread to more than 20 states with recent confirmations in Illinois, Michigan and Iowa.
A tick found in a Boone County cattle herd has been confirmed as the invasive Asian longhorned tick, known for carrying a parasite that can be deadly to cattle.