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<big>'''[[Babesiosis - Cattle|Cattle Babesiosis]]
 
<big>'''[[Babesiosis - Cattle|Cattle Babesiosis]]
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'''[[Babesiosis - Dogs|Dog Babesiosis]]
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*Dogs
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**Complex epidemiology
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**Recognised species are extending their endemic ranges due to the discovery of the small ''Babesia'' species, pet passport scheme and increased overseas travel
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**Large species comprises 3 subspecies
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***''B. canis canis'' is the most important
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****[[Hard Ticks - Overseas|''Dermacentor'']] vector
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****Largely confined to southern Europe but is spreading
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***''B. canis'' uses [[Hard Ticks - Overseas|''Rhipicephalus'']] as a vector and is spreading northwards through Europe
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***''B. gibsoni'' is now established in the USA and South-East Asia
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**British dogs have no immunity as no species are endemic to the UK so are highly susceptible if taken abroad
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**Prevention of [[Ticks|tick]] bites by use of an 'Amitraz' collar is currently the best method of protection
      
*Horses
 
*Horses
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