Close Menu
Invest Intellect
    Facebook X (Twitter) Instagram
    Invest Intellect
    Facebook X (Twitter) Instagram Pinterest
    • Home
    • Commodities
    • Cryptocurrency
    • Fintech
    • Investments
    • Precious Metal
    • Property
    • Stock Market
    Invest Intellect
    Home»Commodities»Farmer infected with Lyme disease after tick bite sparks urgent warning
    Commodities

    Farmer infected with Lyme disease after tick bite sparks urgent warning

    July 16, 20253 Mins Read


    What should have been a fun day out at the Turriff Show in Aberdeenshire last year turned out to be a life-changing one for farmer and forestry worker Stuart Munro. 

    Shortly after he arrived, Stuart suddenly took ill and was so debilitated he couldn’t get out of the car. 

    “My heart rate was up; I suddenly got extremely cold and had put the heater up in the car which made no difference whatsoever,” he told STV News.

    “I just grew very weak, very quickly.”

    The cause was later confirmed as Lyme disease, a serious tick-borne infection that can usually be treated with antibiotics if caught early but can also lead to long-term, chronic symptoms if left undiagnosed.

    Farmers and outdoor workers warned to be tick-aware Adobe Stock
    Farmers and outdoor workers warned to be tick-aware Adobe Stock

    It’s estimated that around one in 20 ticks carry Lyme disease, but rising tick populations in Scotland, driven by climate change and evolving land management practices, are increasing the risk of infection.

    Stuart added: “Because of my job, most weeks I’d find ticks amongst my clothes, and probably once a month I’d have a tick bite. 

    “I don’t know why I didn’t pick up on it sooner. I read the symptoms, and it was obvious that I had Lyme disease. 

    “I have to take each day as it comes. Some days I wake up and feel fine and other days I really don’t, I get very tired.”

    Since last August, he and his older sister Nicola Dalgarno, a registered nurse, have been working to raise awareness about the disease and encourage more people to check themselves for ticks.  

    Stuart’s story has prompted a new campaign by the agricultural charity the RSABI to encourage more farmers and outdoors workers to check themselves for ticks.  

    Warning to farmers and outdoor workers over ticks STV News
    Warning to farmers and outdoor workers over ticks STV News

    Nicola said the disease’s symptoms often make it difficult to spot and that more awareness is crucial. 

    She said: “I think it’s important that everyone including health professionals have Lyme disease in the back of their mind when they’re dealing with those who are working.” 

    “It’s typically a rash that looks like a bullseye that is usually associated with Lyme, but that’s not always present. 

    “It can be symptoms like brain fog, fever, sore joints, tiredness and I think sometimes farmers dismiss the symptoms too because they’re doing a lot already and put their tiredness down to that.”

    Over the summer months the RSABI are continuing their campaign via their “Health Huts” at Scotland’s major agricultural shows which offer basic health checks and support for farmers.   

    Stuart has a clear message for other farmers: “If you’re working outdoors often, especially out in long grass and in wooded areas, you need to check for ticks. 

    “There’s only so much you can cover yourself up, so just check for anything abnormal.”  

    STV News is now on WhatsApp

    Get all the latest news from around the country

    Follow STV News

    Follow STV News on WhatsApp

    Scan the QR code on your mobile device for all the latest news from around the country

    WhatsApp channel QR Code



    Source link

    Share. Facebook Twitter Pinterest LinkedIn Tumblr Email

    Related Posts

    Our commodities remain competitive even with tariffs, says Johari

    Commodities

    Watch masked metal enigmas President cover Deftones classic at their first ever headline show

    Commodities

    Europe’s Energy Future Hinges on Global Powers

    Commodities

    ICDX and ICH Receive Prestigious Awards at the 2025 Mineral Energy Festival

    Commodities

    Marrying savage hooks to technical prowess, Jon Modell is proof of just how heavy a 5-string bass can be in modern metal

    Commodities

    Teso, Karamoja farmers urged to embrace modern agricultural techniques

    Commodities
    Leave A Reply Cancel Reply

    Top Picks
    Commodities

    ce qu’il faut retenir des négociations de Bonn – Libération

    Cryptocurrency

    Next Cryptocurrency to Explode, 24 February — Theta Fuel, JUST, Ultima, TRON

    Precious Metal

    Gold: Bull Trend May Have More Room to Run With Trade Risks Back in Play

    Editors Picks

    The Cast & Characters of Twisted Metal Season 2, Explained

    July 28, 2025

    How Global Regulations Shape The Future Of Digital Currencies

    February 25, 2025

    Better Dividend Stock: Whirlpool vs. UPS

    May 5, 2025

    Narbonne s’impose sur la scène internationale avec le FIP Silver – Côte du Midi

    April 2, 2025
    What's Hot

    Canadian General Investments annonce une valeur liquidative par action de 70,37 $ au 30 juin

    July 6, 2025

    Median price of new houses in the U.S. 1965-2023

    October 8, 2024

    35 ans de métal: Anonymus lance sa biographie

    March 23, 2025
    Our Picks

    What It Means For Alternative Investments

    January 21, 2025

    2 Beaten-Down Dividend Stocks to Buy Now and Hold at Least a Decade

    June 7, 2025

    SEI Investments Company nomme Sean J. Denham au poste de directeur des opérations -Le 25 février 2025 à 18:00

    February 25, 2025
    Weekly Top

    Marrying savage hooks to technical prowess, Jon Modell is proof of just how heavy a 5-string bass can be in modern metal

    August 2, 2025

    ICDX and ICH Receive Prestigious Awards at the 2025 Mineral Energy Festival

    August 2, 2025

    Rescuers recover body of trapped worker at Chile copper mine

    August 2, 2025
    Editor's Pick

    Gold Prices Today: Yellow metal set for third weekly gain, holds above $2,400 pivot on US Fed rate cut bets

    July 12, 2024

    Investments in thermal to double in three years, says Crisil – Industry News

    July 16, 2025

    Une filiale de Jinmao Property Services va acquérir une société énergétique auprès d’une société associée

    May 1, 2025
    © 2025 Invest Intellect
    • Contact us
    • Privacy Policy
    • Terms and Conditions

    Type above and press Enter to search. Press Esc to cancel.