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Why should newly arrived horses receive a tick check?

An arrival check can detect ticks acquired during travel, support treatment records and reduce the chance of introducing an unusual species to the yard.

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Short answer

An arrival check can detect ticks acquired during travel, support treatment records and reduce the chance of introducing an unusual species to the yard.

At a glance

An arrival check can detect ticks acquired during travel, support treatment records and reduce the chance of introducing an unusual species to the yard. Use safe horse handling, repeatable checks and veterinary guidance. Record travel, pasture and clinical changes so findings can be interpreted at horse and yard level.

Key takeaways

• An arrival check can detect ticks acquired during travel, support treatment records and reduce the chance of introducing an unusual species to the yard.

• Use safe horse handling, repeatable checks and veterinary guidance. Record travel, pasture and clinical changes so findings can be interpreted at horse and yard level.

• Seek veterinary help for an unwell animal, difficult attachment, suspected poisoning, unusual tick or uncertainty about safe prevention and treatment.

Direct answer

An arrival check can detect ticks acquired during travel, support treatment records and reduce the chance of introducing an unusual species to the yard.

Why context matters

Use safe horse handling, repeatable checks and veterinary guidance. Record travel, pasture and clinical changes so findings can be interpreted at horse and yard level.

What to do next

Seek veterinary help for an unwell animal, difficult attachment, suspected poisoning, unusual tick or uncertainty about safe prevention and treatment.