Arkansas map of Theileria orientalis cases (IMAGE)

University of Arkansas System Division of Agriculture

Arkansas map of Theileria orientalis cases

Caption

Two genotypes of the Theileria orientalis parasite affecting cattle has been confirmed in 18 counties. The first bovine theileriosis cases in Arkansas from T. orientalis Ikeda, the more harmful of the two genotypes, was confirmed in 2024 in two Arkansas counties. Since then, the parasite has been confirmed in 15 Arkansas counties ranging across the state with 10 counties holding established Asian longhorned tick populations.

 

Credit

UADA image

Usage Restrictions

Credit must be given to the creator. Adaptations must be shared under the same terms.

License

CC BY-SA

Disclaimer: AAAS and EurekAlert! are not responsible for the accuracy of news releases posted to EurekAlert! by contributing institutions or for the use of any information through the EurekAlert system.