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The University of Maryland Department of Animal and Avian Sciences, Department of Entomology and University of Maryland Extension are hosting a FREE Pasture Walk Series that will be held throughout the state. The focus of the series will be two-fold: pasture management, as well as education concerning the Asian Longhorned Tick and its potential effects on our livestock industry. These ticks can be found throughout the spring and summer months, and thrive in tall grasses under wet, humid conditions, meaning conditions are ripe for potential infestations.
For more information about this program, please visit our website: https://ansc.umd.edu/extension/beef-extension/pasture-walk-and-tick-education-series
Agenda
- 6:00 - 6:15pm Welcome and Introductions
- 6:15 - 7:00pm Dr. Megan Fritz: The Asian Longhorned Tick - What is it, What to look for on your farm and what to do if you find them.
- 7:00 - 8:30pm Farm Tour and Pasture Walk
To register for this FREE workshop: http://md_pasturewalk_tick_education.eventbrite.com
Please contact Racheal Slattery, Department of Animal and Avian Sciences at rslatt@umd.edu or 301-405-1392 with any questions, concerns or to register offline.
