TIFFIN, Iowa — Since an Asian tick made its way to Iowa this year, there’s been several new cases of an illness found in cattle that can be deadly.
Theileriosis is caused by a parasite in Asian Longhorned Ticks impacting the blood cells in livestock.
Iowa State agriculture researchers say cattle showing signs of the disease appear lethargic, and it can lead to anemia and abortions. Some cases can lead to death…