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Epidemiology, haematology and molecular characterization of haemoprotozoon and rickettsial organisms causing infections in cattle of Jammu region, North India.
BMC Vet Res
June 2021
Division of Veterinary Parasitology, Faculty of Veterinary Sciences and Animal Husbandry, SK University of Agricultural Sciences and Technology of Jammu. RS Pura, Jammu, J&K, 181102, India.
Article Synopsis
- The study focused on the prevalence and molecular characterization of major blood parasites (Babesia and Theileria) and rickettsial infections (Anaplasma) in cattle from Jammu, India, using microscopy and PCR on 278 blood samples.
- Microscopy showed a 12.9% infection rate, while PCR revealed a higher prevalence of 30.22%, with Babesia bigemina and Anaplasma marginale being the most common pathogens.
- The research highlights the need for better disease mapping in India, as environmental factors like temperature and rainfall influence infection rates and affect cattle health and productivity.