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Theileriosis, a disease carried by Asian longhorned ticks, has been detected in Iowa cattle for the first time. The disease ...

The disease, which can be fatal, is spread through a parasite in Asian Longhorned Ticks, a new invasive tick only recently ...

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Beef cattle disease case confirmed in southeast Iowa: What farmers should look out for Formally known as Theileriosis, the disease is caused by parasites carried by Asian Longhorned Ticks.

The presence of a preferred host, such as cattle, generates a surge in new ticks as females begin to lay thousands of eggs. Experts expect the disease to spread north this summer, though it's ...

If cattle producers suspect either Theileria or an invasion of Asian longhorned ticks, they should have a veterinarian collect samples and submit them to the Iowa State University Veterinary ...