Genetic Variation of the β-tubulin Gene of Strains.

Background: Equine piroplasmosis is caused by two haemoprotozoan parasites: and . Negative economic impact on international trade has been associated to endemic sites. This is the reason why carrier detection requires reliable diagnostic methods.

Seroprevalence of Theileria equi and Babesia caballi in horses in Spain.

Equine piroplasmoses are enzootic parasitic diseases distributed worldwide with high incidence in tropical and subtropical regions. In Spain, there is insufficient epidemiological data about equine piroplasmoses. The main aim of the present study was therefore to estimate the prevalence of Theileria equi and Babesia caballi in five regions and obtain information about the risk factors.