Summary This study documents the first confirmed instance of the invasive Haemaphysalis longicornis and the virulent Theileria orientalis Ikeda pathogen on a Tennessee cattle farm. Researchers investigated a local herd…
Theileria orientalis Ikeda in Tennessee collected Haemaphysalis longicornis
Environmental variables as predictors for Haemaphysalis longicornis
Summary This research article investigates the environmental factors that influence the activity and presence of Haemaphysalis longicornis, an invasive species recently discovered in Tennessee. Through extensive field surveillance on local…
National Exotic and Invasive Pest Species Stakeholder Meeting – January 2026
How to cite: National Exotic and Invasive Pest Species Stakeholder Meeting. January 26, 2026. University of Tennessee, online. 117 participants / 374 invited (31.3% participation rate) January 2026 Meeting summary/…
Discovery of Haemaphysalis longicornis in New Jersey, U.S.A.
Summary: This source documents the first discovery of an invasive tick species, Haemaphysalis longicornis, infesting livestock in the United States. Researchers identified the longhorned tick on a sheep in Hunterdon…
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