Babesiosis is economically the most important arthropod-borne disease of cattle worldwide caused by protozoan parasite of the genus Babesia. Among several species of Babesia, Babesia bigemina and Babesia bovis are most common in tropical and subtropical region. There are age-related immunity to primary infection of cattle with Babesia bovis and Babesia bigemina. Generally young calves exhibit a strong innate immunity in comparison to adult cattle. In this case report, babesiosis was diagnosed in a one month old female calf showed clinical symptoms of anorexia, anaemia, pyrexia, reduced body weight, haemoglobinurea, enlargement of superficial lymph nodes and presence of ectoparasites. | Nội dung Text Babesiosis in calf A case report
