Nebraska Cattlemen

05/27/2026

Yesterday, the Nebraska Department of Agriculture urged producers to be vigilant after Theileria, a tick-borne parasite that affects cattle and is primarily spread by the Asian Longhorned Tick, was detected in several Nebraska counties. Nebraska Cattlemen has been engaged with animal health leaders over recent months to discuss ways producers can protect their herds and respond to Theileria.

Join us to learn more about Theileria and the Asian Longhorned Tick during the Animal Health & Nutrition Committee meeting at NC’s Midyear Meeting. John F. Currin, DVM, DABVP–Dairy, a clinical professor in the Department of Large Animal Clinical Sciences at the Virginia-Maryland College of Veterinary Medicine, will share firsthand insights, as Virginia has been dealing with Theileria since 2017.

Details
Date: Thursday, June 11
Time: 2:00–3:30 p.m. CT
Topic: Theileria and the Asian Longhorned Tick
Speaker: John F. Currin, DVM, DABVP–Dairy
Committee: Animal Health & Nutrition at NC’s Midyear Meeting

05/27/2026

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05/27/2026

Nebraska Cattlemen is seeking a Director of Member Services to build and strengthen relationships with cattle producers, industry partners, and stakeholders to grow and retain membership in the association. This role focuses on delivering value to members, ensuring strong engagement, and advancing the mission of the Nebraska Cattlemen to serve as the voice and resource for the cattle industry. Applications are due by June 12.

Job description: https://bit.ly/4uADtMs

05/26/2026

Producers are urged to be vigilant after Theileria- a tick-borne parasite that affects cattle - was detected in several Nebraska counties. The Asian Longhorned Tick (ALHT) is the primary carrier responsible for spreading the parasite.

Although ALHT has not been found in Nebraska, cattle imported into the state have tested positive for Theileria. The tick has already become established in 26 other states.

The disease is most commonly spread through the bite of an infected tick and less commonly through equipment or other vectors (i.e. needles, lice, and biting flies).

Theileria can cause anemia, jaundice, loss of appetite, exercise intolerance, weakness, and some cases death in infected cattle.

“The best method of prevention is tick control and good management practices for your herd including external parasite control” said State Veterinarian Dr. Roger Dudley. “If Theileria is suspected it should be reported to a veterinarian immediately.”

There are no current vaccines or approved treatments for Theileria available. Producers should consult with their veterinarian to determine an external parasite control method that works best for their herd during the summer months when ticks are most prevalent and regularly inspect cattle for ticks including their ears, under the tail, axillary regions, flanks, udder skin folds.

Theileria is a reportable disease and affected herds may be eligible for indemnity for losses associated with Theileria. For reporting, please call 402-471-2351. Additional information can be found here: https://nda.nebraska.gov/animal/diseases/bovine-theileriosis

05/25/2026

Remember & Honor 🇺🇸

Today we pause to recognize and remember those who lost their lives in service to our country. 🇺🇸

05/18/2026

In recent years, confirmed cases of New World screwworm (NWS) in cattle have spread from Panama northward to within approximately 100 miles of the southern U.S. border. The threat of NWS is not new to the United States, although it may feel that way to some since it has been 60 years since the fly was officially eradicated. Thankfully, the successful eradication campaign carried out in the 1960s will serve as the blueprint for managing the current threat.

Read more about the implications of NWS for Nebraska producers from Dr. Matte Hille on page 34 of the of April/May edition of the Nebraska Cattleman Magazine.

Read: nebraskacattleman.org/NCAprilMay2026/

05/15/2026

Beef Month classroom takeover 📚✏️

NC's Director of State Government Affairs, Matthew Melchor, visited Mrs. Williams' second graders at Sandy Creek Elementary School to talk all things Nebraska beef. From coloring pages to big questions about where their food comes from, these second graders are officially beef experts!

05/12/2026

05/10/2026

Happy Mother's Day!

Wishing you a day full of joy, healthy families and healthy cattle.💐

05/07/2026

Registration for NC’s 2026 Midyear Meeting is now available online!

🖥️ www.nebraskacattlemen.org/midyear-meeting

🗓️ See you in Dawson County on June 10-11.