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PRO/AH/EDR> Theileria – USA (02): (VA) cattle, longhorned tick
Pests -- United StatesMany Virginia farmers may not realize it, but a new tick-borne disease is threatening their cattle and dairy animals, livestock experts say.A hemoprotozoa, a single-celled microorganism, is infecting herds in at least 21 Virginia counties, including Madison, Fauquier, Orange, Greene and Louisa.If Culpeper farmers spot its signs, one local expert -- Dr. Amanda Weakley-Scott, a Madison veterinarian specializing in livestock -- asks them to contact her.The 1st case in Virginia Read more [...]
