 In this study, researchers examined ticks collected from free-ranging domestic sheep in the southern region of Hubei Province, China. They identified 16 different tick-borne pathogens, including rickettsia, anaplasma, ehrlichia, beryllia, thyliria, and hepatizone SPP. The most common pathogen was rickettsia japonica, which was detected in 13 of the ticks. Additionally, researchers discovered a new ehrlichia species, which had not been previously reported in the province. This study provides valuable information on the presence of tick-borne pathogens in the Hubei Province region of China, and can be used to inform future control measures. This article was authored by Zhong Xiaotang, Yan Shui, Na Zhao, and others.