Ticks are second only to mosquitoes in the number of diseases they transmit. With tick populations growing and their proclivity to carry and transmit disease, it is critical to prevent them from feeding on pets and people. The information in this series of articles is comprehensive and understandable. All animal health pros can benefit from a deeper knowledge of ticks, prevention and tick diseases.
Source: Firstline, April 2016.
Tick control articles deal with:
- Michael Dryden on the whitetail deer’s role in moving ticks about the country
- 2016 population update
- Talking tips as a veterinary team
- Tick life cycles
- Companion Animal Parasite Council tools and videos
- Humans, ticks and dogs living together
- Ticks in the city
- Fear the tick client handouts