Epidemiological survey of Babesia bovis and Babesia bigemina infections of cattle in Philippines

College

College of Science

Department/Unit

Biology

Document Type

Article

Source Title

Journal of Veterinary Medical Science

Volume

75

Issue

7

First Page

995

Last Page

998

Publication Date

8-6-2013

Abstract

A total of 250 blood samples were collected from clinically healthy cattle in five provinces of Philippines. DNA was extracted from the samples and analyzed by nested PCR assays for an epidemiological survey of Babesia bovis and Babesia bigemina infections. Out of the 250 samples, 27 (10.8%) and 16 (6.4%) were positive for B. bovis infection and B. bigemina infection, respectively. Mixed infections were detected in a total of 4 samples (1.6%). Our data provide baseline information regarding the epidemiology of B. bovis and B. bigemina infections in cattle in Philippines, which can be utilized in developing proper strategies for disease control and management. © 2013 The Japanese Society of Veterinary Science.

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Digitial Object Identifier (DOI)

10.1292/jvms.12-0425

Disciplines

Biology

Keywords

Babesiosis in cattle--Philippines

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