The #Longhorned #Tick is making its way across #Missouri, with its presence detected in four counties, each in different parts of the state. While #cattle are primarily susceptible to its bites, MU Extension experts are reminding ranchers and the public about other ticks that could impact human health.

https://www.centralmoinfo.com/longhorned-tick-continues-spreading-across-missouri/

March is national tick awareness month! @cahsscanada will be sharing posts on ticks, tick borne diseases, and facts on the #Asian #longhorned #tick (Haemaphysalis longicornis). Stay tuned! #ticktalk

CAHSS staff presented on their #preparedness report if #Asian #longhorned #ticks (ALHT) were to come into #Canada at CCH's ADED. There are 5 recommendations for communication strategies to raise awareness of ALHT. You can read the full report here: https://bit.ly/3SroDpi. We will be creating new resources (one pagers, infographics) on #ALHT #Asian #longhorned #tick for #Canadian stakeholders soon, so stay tuned! Visit our website http://cahss.ca for more resources.

Have you read our preparedness report for the #Asian #longhorned #tick if it were to come to #Canda? The report summarizes a list of key recommendations. Read our report here: https://bit.ly/3VGMAcd #vector #vectorborne #disease