The current status and predicted climate-driven range expansion of Rhipicephalus microplus in northern Vietnam.

Summary: Cattle ticks are a major pest for cows, causing sickness and hurting farm production. Scientists in northern Vietnam checked 25 different areas over two years and found these ticks in over 80% of the places they looked. They noticed the ticks were most common during the summer and fall. Using computer models, the researchers predicted what will happen to the ticks as the Earth gets warmer. They found that climate change will likely help these ticks spread to new, cooler areas higher up in the mountains and further north. Because of this, farmers and officials will need new plans to protect their animals as the weather changes.