Fall brings uptick in disease spread by ticks

Oct 25, 2023
Oct 25, 2023

unexpected death — Anaplasmosis can lead to cow death in the fall and spreads easily among the herd.
Photo courtesy Kansas State University

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Lainie Kringen-Scholtz

Tri-State Neighbor Columnist

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Lainie Kringen-Scholtz

Anaplasmosis has been popping up in herds across South Dakota this fall.

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Lainie Kringen-Scholtz, DVM, is owner of True North Veterinary Health and associate at Big Sioux Veterinary Care. Reach her at truenorthveterinaryhealth@gmail.com or PO Box 117, Wentworth, SD 57075.