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PRO/AH/EDR> Texas cattle fever tick – USA: (TX) more quarantines, tick spread

Tick-borne disease -- United StatesThe Texas Animal Health Commission (TAHC) confirmed the presence of cattle fever ticks on cattle originating from a premises located in portions of Webb and Zapata counties on [26 Apr 2017]. The fever ticks were found on 2 calves undergoing voluntary inspection and treatment at a dipping vat. The infested premises is quarantined and the TAHC is conducting an epidemiological investigation to determine the potential source of the fever ticks and destination of cattle Read more [...]