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Ticks

There is only one type of tick affecting deer in New Zealand. This is Haemaphysalis longicornis and it also affects all mammals including horses, humans, cattle and sheep.

 

 

 

How does the problem spread?
What are the symptoms?
Effect on deer production
Diagnosis
Control and treatment

More resources

Information on ticks is available in a convenient DINZ Deer Fact sheet (November 2015). Download your own copy here >>

 

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