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Potentially dangerous Asian long-horned tick found on local dog

Potentially dangerous Asian long-horned tick found on local dog
health10/13/2025

A new, invasive tick species — dangerous to humans, dogs, cats and cattle — may have been uncovered for the first time in Butler County thanks to an Oxford-based veterinarian.

A new, invasive tick species — dangerous to humans, dogs, cats and cattle — may have been uncovered for the first time in Butler County thanks to an Oxford-based veterinarian. Dr. Chantel Raghu told the Journal-News this week she was recently informe... [2907 chars]