Clinical Relevance
- Equine veterinarians had limited knowledge on ticks and TBDs, with
less than half of them correctly identifying tick species and their
associated diseases.
- The lack of knowledge and confidence in identifying tick species may
impact equine health as accurate identification is crucial for
diagnosing and treating TBDs.
- Inadequate training of veterinarians on ticks poses a challenge in
educating horse owners about tick-borne pathogens.