02/19/2026
You better listen now.
They are all over Tennessee!
We know folks who have lost cows to this.
ARE YOU READY? The Asian longhorned tick is rapidly spreading across the U.S., bringing with it a serious threat to cattle: bovine theileriosis. This invasive pest can cause severe anemia, reproductive losses, and even death in affected herds sometimes reaching 50% mortality.
Dr. Becky Trout-Fryxell and Katy Smith provide some key points on how producers can protect their cattle through closed-herd practices, proper acaricide use, and vegetation management. Staying informed and proactive is key to keeping herds healthy.https://utbeef.tennessee.edu/wp-content/uploads/sites/127/2026/02/W1255.pdf
For more information you may also read the journal article: https://doi.org/10.1111/mve.70043