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The strategic management of anaplasmosis

Anaplasmosis, a disease spread by ticks and biting horseflies, has been historically seen in the southeastern U.S. Concerned experts report this infection is expanding to more states. Learn what the specialists say about the causes, symptoms and treatment for this noninfectious disease.

February 7, 2024

Gilda V. Bryant

Veterinarians are concerned that anaplasmosis, a noninfectious disease in cattle, is reemerging throughout the U.S. The initial cause is the transmission of bacteria from ticks and horseflies, especially during heavy tick and fly seasons.

Fly control tips for healthy horses

June 24, 2021

Aimee Robinson

It’s a nice, sunny day – perfect for a trail ride with your horse. You sink into the saddle in pure relaxation. Then, suddenly, a horse fly lands on your horse’s rear end.

The stagnant future of fly control

March 24, 2020

Melissa Beck

We have billion-dollar problems in the beef industry. Here are a few of the commonly reported billion-dollar hits we take annually: fescue toxicosis, bovine respiratory disease (BRD) and, surprisingly, flies.

Horse fly population higher than normal, hard to control

August 13, 2019

Adam Russell

High populations of horse flies, a stubborn and difficult biting fly to control, have caused problems for Texas livestock producers this year, said a Texas A&M AgriLife Extension Service expert.