Anaplasma is a type of bacteria that can make sheep and goats sick, and this study looked at how common it is in animals from Faisalabad, Pakistan.
Out of 384 blood samples taken, 131 tested positive for Anaplasma, showing it’s more common in goats (41.88%) than in sheep (22.00%).
The study also found that factors like where the animals live, if they have ticks, their age, and how clean their surroundings are can affect their chances of getting sick.