Theleria found in Tennessee cattle

Tennessee State veterinarian Samantha Beaty, DVM, introduced that Theileria orientalis (Theileria) was detected inside a herd of cattle within the state. Theileria is a tickborne parasite that impacts the pink and white blood cells and is primarily seen in cattle.¹

“The Asian Longhorned tick is a typical vector for this sickness,” mentioned Beaty, in an organizational launch,² “Though now we have not but confirmed the presence of ALT in Maury County, we all know it’s already taken maintain in a number of different Tennessee counties and can proceed to unfold. Cattle producers ought to take steps to guard their herds.”

In response to the discharge,² the contaminated herd is in Maury County the place the animals confirmed indicators of sickness, lethargy, and even dying regardless of receiving veterinary consideration and antibiotics. For producers, the state of Tennessee disclosed they’ll restrict their danger by conserving herds out of wooded areas and conserving pastures mowed brief, particularly these close to a wooded space.

The state additionally recommends that producers examine their cattle often, use various kinds of acaricides, use clear needles for injections, and notify their veterinarian if their cattle start to indicate indicators of lethargy or sickness. Different scientific indicators embody pale gums, fever, anemia, and late-term abortions.¹

There may be at the moment no vaccination to stop or deal with Theileria so as soon as an animal is contaminated, they change into a service for all times. Presently, there isn’t a identified danger to human life from Theileria.

References

1. Theileria. Tennessee Division of Agriculture. Accessed July 11, 2022. https://www.tn.gov/agriculture/companies/animals/animal-health/theileria.html
2. Illness affecting cattle detected in Tennessee. Information launch. Tennessee Division of Agriculture. July 7, 2022. Accessed July 11, 2022. https://www.tn.gov/agriculture/information/2022/7/7/disease-affecting-cattle-detected-in-tennessee.html