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WNYVMA Hybrid CE Event: Information About Ticks and Tick Diseases Presented by Those Working in the Field & an Update on HPAI

Thursday, November 5, 2026
1:00 PM - 5:00 PM (EST)

Event Details

HPAI in Dairy Cattle – Where Are We Today?

A review of this disease in this species since its discovery in Spring of 2024 and where are efforts in control and prevention have taken us.

Who you'll hear from

Speakers

Allen Fournier DVM

What you'll take away

By the end of this session, attendees will be able to:

1How did this avian virus make the jump to dairy cattle?
2What progress have we made nationwide in control and prevention?
3Where are we on the vaccine?

Ticks in Cattle Pastures: A Focus on the Asian Longhorned Tick (Haemaphysalis longicornis)

Ticks are an emerging concern for cattle producers, with several tick species occurring in pastures and along pasture edges. This talk will review the biology, identification, habitat, and seasonal activity of important cattle-associated ticks, with a particular focus on the invasive Asian longhorned tick (Haemaphysalis longicornis). We will discuss how to recognize Asian longhorned ticks, where they are most likely to be found, potential concerns for cattle health, and approaches for monitoring and managing ticks in pasture-based production systems.

Who you'll hear from

Speakers

Kenneth Wise

What you'll take away

By the end of this session, attendees will be able to:

1Identify the major tick species found in cattle pastures and distinguish the Asian longhorned tick from other common species.
2Describe the biology, habitat preferences, seasonal activity, and potential cattle health concerns associated with the Asian longhorned tick
3Implement practical monitoring and management strategies to reduce tick exposure and improve tick surveillance in cattle pastures.

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Contact

NYSVMS  ·  staff@nysvms.org  ·  (518) 869-7867

Speaker biographies

Allen Fournier DVM

Dr. Allen Fournier, DVM, FADD worked in large animal private practice for 21 years and was a practice owner for 15 years. Dr. Fournier has been a field veterinarian for the past 5 years covering 7 counties in Northwestern NYS.

Kenneth Wise

Ken Wise is a Senior Extension Associate and Livestock IPM Coordinator with the Cornell Integrated Pest Management Program. Based at the Cornell Hudson Valley Research Laboratory, he works with livestock producers, researchers, and industry partners to develop and promote practical integrated pest management strategies for livestock pests. His work focuses on pests affecting dairy and beef cattle, including flies and ticks, with an emphasis on monitoring, biological control, and sustainable management practices. Ken also conducts applied research and provides Extension education on emerging pest issues, including the Asian longhorned tick and its management in cattle pastures.

Contact

NYSVMS  ·  staff@nysvms.org  ·  (518) 869-7867

Speaker biographies

Allen Fournier DVM

Dr. Allen Fournier, DVM, FADD worked in large animal private practice for 21 years and was a practice owner for 15 years. Dr. Fournier has been a field veterinarian for the past 5 years covering 7 counties in Northwestern NYS.

Kenneth Wise

Ken Wise is a Senior Extension Associate and Livestock IPM Coordinator with the Cornell Integrated Pest Management Program. Based at the Cornell Hudson Valley Research Laboratory, he works with livestock producers, researchers, and industry partners to develop and promote practical integrated pest management strategies for livestock pests. His work focuses on pests affecting dairy and beef cattle, including flies and ticks, with an emphasis on monitoring, biological control, and sustainable management practices. Ken also conducts applied research and provides Extension education on emerging pest issues, including the Asian longhorned tick and its management in cattle pastures.