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Cattle Fever Tick Eradication Program

A program managed by the Department of Agriculture to eliminate ticks on cattle that carry a dangerous disease, often in cooperation with state agencies like the Texas Animal Health Commission.

Secretary of Agriculture

The head of the U.S. Department of Agriculture, responsible for federal policy on farming, food, and rural development.

Covered institution

A type of college or university, specifically a land-grant college or university or a non-land-grant college of agriculture, typically focused on agricultural research and education.

Land-grant college or university

An institution of higher education that receives benefits from the Morrill Acts of 1862 and 1890, often with a mission to focus on agriculture, mechanical arts, and military science.

Tick-borne illnesses in cattle

Diseases that are transmitted to cattle through tick bites, such as bovine babesiosis or anaplasmosis, which can be fatal or cause severe health issues in livestock.

Treatment protocols

The specific methods, procedures, and guidelines used to treat animals for diseases or infestations, in this case, for cattle fever ticks.