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4 hours ago
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Invasive tick that can be deadly for cattle causing concerns among researchers
STILLWATER, Okla. (KFOR) — A heads up for cattle producers: there's a deadly tick in the United States, and researchers at Oklahoma State University are concerned. 'These ticks can be so high on a single cow that they can actually result in so much blood loss that the animal can die from that,' Dr. Jonathan Cammack, Assistant Professor at OSU and State Extension Specialist for Livestock, Entomology, and Parasitology, told Nexstar's KFOR. Dr. Cammack said the Asian Longhorned Tick, also known ALT, is native to East Asia. It was first seen in the U.S. a decade ago and has since been detected in more than a dozen states: Arkansas, Connecticut, Delaware, Illinois, Indiana, Kansas, Kentucky, Maryland, Massachusetts, Missouri, New Jersey, New York, North Carolina, Ohio, Pennsylvania, Rhode Island, South Carolina, Tennessee, Virginia, and West Virginia. Lyme-disease isn't the only tick-borne threat. Doctors warn these other diseases are spreading It was discovered in Oklahoma last year on cattle in Craig County. 'It's not going to have that bright white spot on it like a lone star [tick]. And they're also going to be very small, about half the size of the normal tick that we're usually expecting to see at this time of year,' said Dr. Cammack. They're also concerned with how fast the ticks can reproduce. 'They can reproduce asexually, so they don't have that added challenge of locating a mate in the environment,' said Dr. Cammack. That means a female can lay up to 2,500 eggs on one animal, which can then consume enough blood to be deadly. Now, they're hoping research can help with ideas to slow or stop the spread. 'There's a project going on at the vet school where they're collecting ticks that are suspected to be Asian Longhorned Ticks, and then they're testing them for the presence of this pathogen,' said Dr. Cammack. The pathogen is the Theileria orientalis Ikeda genotype, which can be detrimental to cattle. This year, the team is looking for new cases of the tick, and they hope Oklahoma ranchers will help them with surveillance. Dr. Cammack recommends that animals are checked regularly — maybe not daily, but more than once a year — for the tick. If you see it on your cattle, it's recommended that you call your local veterinarian. If you live in an area where the tick has become established, there may be other steps you're advised to take. Copyright 2025 Nexstar Media, Inc. All rights reserved. This material may not be published, broadcast, rewritten, or redistributed.
The Hill
7 hours ago
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- The Hill
Invasive tick that can be deadly for cattle causing concerns among researchers
STILLWATER, Okla. (KFOR) — A heads up for cattle producers: there's a deadly tick in the United States, and researchers at Oklahoma State University are concerned. 'These ticks can be so high on a single cow that they can actually result in so much blood loss that the animal can die from that,' Dr. Jonathan Cammack, Assistant Professor at OSU and State Extension Specialist for Livestock, Entomology, and Parasitology, told Nexstar's KFOR. Dr. Cammack said the Asian Longhorned Tick, also known ALT, is native to East Asia. It was first seen in the U.S. a decade ago and has since been detected in more than a dozen states: Arkansas, Connecticut, Delaware, Illinois, Indiana, Kansas, Kentucky, Maryland, Massachusetts, Missouri, New Jersey, New York, North Carolina, Ohio, Pennsylvania, Rhode Island, South Carolina, Tennessee, Virginia, and West Virginia. It was discovered in Oklahoma last year on cattle in Craig County. 'It's not going to have that bright white spot on it like a lone star [tick]. And they're also going to be very small, about half the size of the normal tick that we're usually expecting to see at this time of year,' said Dr. Cammack. They're also concerned with how fast the ticks can reproduce. 'They can reproduce asexually, so they don't have that added challenge of locating a mate in the environment,' said Dr. Cammack. That means a female can lay up to 2,500 eggs on one animal, which can then consume enough blood to be deadly. Now, they're hoping research can help with ideas to slow or stop the spread. 'There's a project going on at the vet school where they're collecting ticks that are suspected to be Asian Longhorned Ticks, and then they're testing them for the presence of this pathogen,' said Dr. Cammack. The pathogen is the Theileria orientalis Ikeda genotype, which can be detrimental to cattle. This year, the team is looking for new cases of the tick, and they hope Oklahoma ranchers will help them with surveillance. Dr. Cammack recommends that animals are checked regularly — maybe not daily, but more than once a year — for the tick. If you see it on your cattle, it's recommended that you call your local veterinarian. If you live in an area where the tick has become established, there may be other steps you're advised to take.
Yahoo
3 days ago
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OSU researching Asian Longhorned Tick that can be deadly for cattle
STILLWATER, Okla. (KFOR) — A heads up for cattle producers, there's a deadly tick in the United States, and researchers at Oklahoma State University are concerned. Last year, a case was found in the Eastern part of the state. 'These ticks can be so high on a single cow that they can actually result in so much blood loss that the animal can die from that,' said Dr. Jonathan Cammack, Assistant Professor at OSU and State Extension Specialist for Livestock, Entomology, and Parasitology. Dr. Jonathan Cammack said the Asian Longhorned Tick, also known ALT is native to East Asia. It was first seen in the U.S. a decade ago, and in Oklahoma last year when it was discovered on cattle in Craig County. LOCAL NEWS: Neighbors blame school construction for ongoing drainage crisis 'It's not going to have that bright white spot on it like a lone star. And they're also going to be very small, about half the size of the normal tick that we're usually expecting to see at this time of year,' said Dr. Cammack. They're also concerned with how fast the ticks can reproduce. 'They can reproduce asexually so they don't have that added challenge of locating a mate in the environment,' said Dr. Cammack. Which means a female can lay up to 2,500 eggs on one animal and that can consume enough blood to be deadly. Now, they're hoping research can help with ideas to slow or stop the spread. 'There's a project going on at the vet school where they're collecting ticks that are suspected to be Asian Longhorned Ticks, and then they're testing them for the presence of this pathogen,' said Dr. Cammack. The pathogen they're testing for is the Theileria orientalis Ikeda genotype. This year, the team is looking for new cases of the tick, and they hope ranchers will help them with surveillance. LOCAL NEWS: 'He just stabbed me': New video shows Edmond officer stabbed during traffic stop 'It's just kind of, you know, being in tune with your animals, checking on them regularly, you know, not like you're saying every day, but you know, not also once a year either,' said Dr. Cammack. While they haven't seen any new cases in our state so far this year, the tick and pathogen are present in Arkansas, Missouri, and Kansas. If you see it on your cattle, call your local veterinarian or a local OSU Extension office so they can collect the ticks and get them tested. Copyright 2025 Nexstar Media, Inc. All rights reserved. This material may not be published, broadcast, rewritten, or redistributed.
Toronto Sun
6 days ago
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- Toronto Sun
MANDEL: Woman beaten by her neighbour awarded $265,000
Scales of justice (Getty Images) After 20 years of cordial relations, he suddenly became the neighbour from hell. This advertisement has not loaded yet, but your article continues below. THIS CONTENT IS RESERVED FOR SUBSCRIBERS ONLY Subscribe now to read the latest news in your city and across Canada. Unlimited online access to articles from across Canada with one account. Get exclusive access to the Toronto Sun ePaper, an electronic replica of the print edition that you can share, download and comment on. Enjoy insights and behind-the-scenes analysis from our award-winning journalists. Support local journalists and the next generation of journalists. Daily puzzles including the New York Times Crossword. SUBSCRIBE TO UNLOCK MORE ARTICLES Subscribe now to read the latest news in your city and across Canada. Unlimited online access to articles from across Canada with one account. 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Create Account Robin Smith was a pillar in her community. Retired at 60, she volunteered at the local homeless shelter, acted as a chaplain for friends and neighbours, walked 10 kilometres a day and spent hours cultivating her beautiful garden. She was also, according to a recent court ruling, an 'excellent' neighbour to Edward Cammack, inviting him to dinner, helping him when he was ill and assisting him to fill out his disability forms. It all changed in 2020 after someone complained to the local authorities about the state of his yard and Cammack was forced to clean it up. Despite her denials, Cammack became convinced Smith was behind the complaint. Now neighbour disputes are not uncommon in our city or any other. At first, it took on the garden variety type of friction: Cammack swore at her and paced outside her window. According to a recent ruling, he became more aggressive in 2021: he stole compost and composters from Smith's property in March and frequently trespassed onto her property, shouting profanity and threats including: 'I am not done with you.' Your noon-hour look at what's happening in Toronto and beyond. By signing up you consent to receive the above newsletter from Postmedia Network Inc. Please try again This advertisement has not loaded yet, but your article continues below. His vendetta took a shockingly violent turn on April 14, 2021 while Smith was gardening in her backyard. Cammack attacked her from behind and kicked her with full force on the back of her head. He then continued to kick and punch her in the head, neck, and upper body while she cried for help. When other neighbours rushed to her aid, Cammack strode calmly away — but offered this parting threat: 'I'm not done with you yet.' On Jan. 29, 2022, Cammack pleaded guilty to assault causing bodily harm — but didn't apologize. He was sentenced to just six months in jail. The bruising and swelling on her jaw left her unable to eat solid food. She was diagnosed with a concussion and her body was covered with bruises and lacerations. F or three months, the judge wrote, Smith isolated herself from everyone because she felt that she looked like a monster and she didn't want to upset the people she loved, including her elderly parents for whom she'd been their primary caregiver. Her mother fell ill soon after and died a few months later. This advertisement has not loaded yet, but your article continues below. When Cammack was released from prison, Smith felt she had no choice but to follow police advice and leave the house and neighbourhood she'd loved for decades. Recommended video 'I could not live next to my assailant, at the crime scene, surrounded by daily reminders of the attack, especially when he appeared to show no remorse or regret at his sentencing hearing,' Smith would later tell the court. She told few people where she was going, afraid Cammack would learn her new location. She's been diagnosed with PTSD and severe major depressive disorder. The criminal court gave him a slap on the wrist. So Smith sued — and a Toronto judge has just awarded her a tidy sum of $175,000 for non-pecuniary damages and another $78,000 for moving expenses and $12,000 for future psychological care. This advertisement has not loaded yet, but your article continues below. 'It was a shocking and senseless attack,' wrote Superior Court Justice Lisa Brownstone. 'He then refused to express any remorse. Instead, he has repeatedly called Ms. Smith a serial liar and a psychopath and threatened that he 'will make sure she goes to jail.'' Brownstone found Smith still suffers from the trauma inflicted by her neighbour. 'Her sense of security is irreparably damaged. She suffers debilitating psychological effects from the assault. She is no longer able to enjoy life as she did before. Her relationships have diminished, her activity level reduced. The consequences are very serious.' It comes when she should be enjoying her retirement years, the judge added. ' She is likely to live in fear for the rest of her life.' This advertisement has not loaded yet, but your article continues below. Her former neighbour from hell still doesn't get it — Cammack tried to downplay the effects and even claimed she didn't have to move. ' Mr. Cammack brutally assaulted Ms. Smith in her own backyard, her place of refuge, and, far from expressing remorse or apologizing, said he was not done with her yet. She has real and understandable fear of him,' the judge wrote. 'For Mr. Cammack to suggest she did not need to move shows he still does not understand the gravity of his actions or their consequences on Ms. Smith.' mmandel@ Read More Columnists Other Sports Ontario Toronto & GTA Canada
Yahoo
15-05-2025
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Celsius, compression socks and Cava: How lawmakers survived an all-nighter
The House Energy and Commerce Committee burned the midnight oil. The panel — which has jurisdiction over one of the largest parts of the GOP's 'big, beautiful bill' — held an around-the-clock markup this week, kicking off the action at 2 p.m. on Tuesday and continuing through the night before finally wrapping up at roughly 4:30 p.m. on Wednesday. The 26.5 hour confab was not the panel's longest. That distinction belongs to a 2017 markup of the Republicans' bill to repeal ObamaCare under the first Trump administration, which ran for 27 hours. But the marathon markup had all the trappings of the previous endurance contest, featuring waves of emergency takeout, loads of caffeine and plenty of grumpy lawmakers who sought unique ways to make it through the gauntlet with their wits intact. For Rep. Richard Hudson (R-N.C.), that meant leaning heavily on fruit, caffeine and nicotine. 'I've had four Celsius,' Hudson said. 'I'm on my third can of Zyn.' Rep. Kat Cammack (R-Fla.), who is six-and-a-half months pregnant, had to work double duty, shuffling from the Energy and Commerce Committee's markup in the Longworth building to the Agriculture Committee's debate in the Rayburn building. How did she keep up? Compression socks — 'my fellow mamas-to-be and mamas know exactly what I mean' — an 'unhealthy' amount of sparkling water, and a single cup of coffee. She's eyeing her next java. 'Since Ag will be going on after E&C, I may allow myself a second cup of coffee,' Cammack told The Hill in a text message. 'And I just keep staring longingly at my colleagues with Celsius in their hands. But of course, Celsius is no-no for me and baby Peanut.' Cammack said Rep. Dan Crenshaw (R-Texas) brought turntables to the ante room — a side area for members — to DJ 'so there was some music keeping people going.' Crenshaw, for his part, said of Celsius: 'I believe those are not strong enough.' And Rep. Raul Ruiz (D-Calif.), who was an emergency physician before coming to Congress, said that experience — including a particularly rough stretch during a surgery internship, when his shift would begin at 5 a.m. on Friday and end at 5 p.m. on Monday — prepared him well for this week's grueling markup. 'I'm used to long shifts, brother. I've spent a lot of hours and nights awake,' he said. 'The energy and the intensity was so high that our natural adrenaline just kept us awake,' he added. 'But it doesn't mean that we're not exhausted and tired. That was a long time ago, and I'm much older now.' If some people tried their hardest to stay awake, others threw in the towel, sneaking in — albeit not surreptitiously — a quick nap to recharge the batteries. Rep. Debbie Dingell (D-Mich.) was caught on camera leaning back in her seat with her eyes closed, a clip that went viral online. 'Been up for 31 hours straight fighting Republicans trying to gut Medicaid,' she wrote in response to the video. 'Closed my eyes to think about an America where everyone has access to quality, affordable health care.' She wasn't thrilled with the social media stardom after the fact. 'I'm very grumpy,' she told reporters. 'F— 'em all.' The marathon meeting came and went as House Republican leaders are looking to get the Trump agenda bill through the chamber by Memorial Day, an ambitious timeline that some lawmakers are doubtful of. Top lawmakers, however, are plowing full steam ahead. The House Energy and Commerce Committee's portion of the Trump agenda bill has been among the most contentious. The panel, which has jurisdiction over Medicaid, was directed to find at least $880 billion in cuts, which it surpassed, largely through health provisions: The proposal would reduce federal spending by roughly $912 billion over the next decade, with $715 billion of that coming through health-related measures, according to the Congressional Budget Office. The centerpiece of the legislation is beefed up work requirements and more frequent eligibility checks for Medicaid. The bill's components, however, are now the source of controversy within the conference, with deficit hawks complaining that the provisions do not go far enough, and moderates withholding judgment while emphasizing their red lines. Heading into the markup, Democrats on the committee gathered last week for an hourlong strategy session. It was there that the Democrats discussed the broad contours of how they wanted to approach the high-stakes forum — including their focus on the Medicaid cuts that have sparked a backlash from even some GOP lawmakers. 'The committee staff did a good job of helping us coordinate with each other,' Ruiz said. 'They were the conductors in this orchestra.' But the smaller details of the dialogue were left to lawmakers to decide themselves, according to Rep. Marc Veasey (D-Texas). 'I think we just kind of ad-libbed it,' Veasey said. 'As far as the actual debate was concerned, there was no plan.' Keeping exhausted lawmakers sated was a crucial component of the two-day gathering. On the Democratic side, there was Cava, Chinese food, piles of bagels and a vast array of juice options. For the Republicans, it was Greek, pizza and strawberry toaster strudel — a favorite of Cammack's. But both parties stressed that chemical stimulants were no small part of the process. Rep. Brett Guthrie (R-Ky.), the panel's chair, said he was staying awake with 'good coffee.' And Ruiz suggested the show couldn't have gone on without it. 'There was Celcius, indeed,' he said. 'But I think coffee was important.' Copyright 2025 Nexstar Media, Inc. All rights reserved. This material may not be published, broadcast, rewritten, or redistributed.
