New Fact Sheet: New World screwworm

While it’s been decades since the New World screwworm has been in Texas, it’s top of mind for many. Read the updated fact sheet from Texas A&M AgriLife Research and Texas A&M AgriLife Extension Service experts for key information.

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Search results for: “cattle fever tick”

  • The mission of Texas A&M AgriLife Extension Service in Collin County is to enhance residents’ quality of life through educational programs tailored to local needs in agriculture, environmental stewardship, life...
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    Cattle fever ticks pose a significant health threat to U.S. cattle and, if not controlled, could cost livestock producers an estimated $1 billion. Of the infected cattle that have not...
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    This publication explains the effects of cattle tick fever on livestock and property owners. Topics include prevention, disease spread, quarantines, and treatment. (2 pages)...
  • Tools and Apps
    The TickApp for Texas and the Southern Region has been developed to provide citizen consumers and professional practitioners with a convenient guide to the identification of ticks impacting humans, livestock,...
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    ...economic impacts of tick-borne illness in livestock and addresses control strategies to reduce overall tick abundance. Also explained are symptoms of tick-borne illness, instructions for proper tick removal, and precautions...
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    ...from household pets Identify common species of ticks and the diseases they’re capable of transmitting Explain the prevalence and symptoms of tick-borne diseases Prevent tick attachment and safely remove ticks...
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    This publication will help you identify ticks and learn their behaviors and potential dangers. Included are methods for avoiding, controlling, and removing ticks. (1 page)...
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    This poster/flyer reminds ranchers to watch for ticks that threaten wildlife and livestock, collect them for identification, and call the Texas Animal Health Commission, the Texas A&M AgriLife Extension Service,...
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