From the Field: Vectors, Disease, and Prevention
Our blog aims to provide timely, easy-to-read articles about vectors and vector-borne diseases. Posts are written for a broad audience and highlight real-world relevance.
Topics May Include
- Seasonal vector activity and what it means for people and livestock
- Emerging or expanding vector species
- Disease prevention strategies for cattle operations
- The role of veterinarians and Extension in vector-borne disease prevention
- Public health perspectives on surveillance and response
- Research updates translated for practical use
Audience
Blog posts are designed to be useful for:
- Cattle producers and farm managers
- Veterinarians and veterinary students
- Extension agents and educators
- Public health professionals
- Interested members of the public
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Summaries of relevant Haemaphysalis longicornis manuscripts  (cards)
- Rainey et al. 2018. Discovery of Haemaphysalis longicornis (Ixodida: Ixodidae) Parasitizing a Sheep in New Jersey, United States. J. Med. Entomol. 10.1093/jme/tjy006
- Trout Fryxell et al. 2023 Environmental variables serve as predictors of the invasive Asian longhorned tick (Haemaphysalis longicornis Neumann): an approach for targeted ick surveillance.