Vol. 10, Special Issue 7 (2025)

Author(s): Anup Kumar Pasi, Utkarsh Verma, Sonu Jaiswal, Rajesh Kumar Verma and Jitendra Pratap Singh

Abstract: Haemoprotozoan diseases such as babesiosis, theileriosis, and anaplasmosis continue to pose significant health challenges to livestock in tropical countries like India. These vector-borne infections are caused by intra-erythrocytic protozoan parasites transmitted primarily through ticks, with significant implications on animal health and economic productivity. The current study investigates the prevalence of these infections among cattle and buffaloes in Eastern Uttar Pradesh, a region characterized by humid subtropical climatic conditions conducive to vector proliferation. Over six years (2020-2025), 969 blood samples were examined using Giemsa-stained peripheral blood smear microscopy. The overall prevalence of Babesia spp., Theileria spp., and Anaplasma spp. were found to be 10.73%, 10.01%, and 10.52% respectively. A distinct seasonal trend was observed, with a higher number of infections occurring during the monsoon and post-monsoon seasons. The study provides crucial epidemiological insights necessary for designing strategic control measures and improving the management of haemoprotozoan infections in bovines.

DOI: 10.22271/veterinary.2025.v10.i7Sb.2410