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**Prevention of [[Ticks|tick]] bites by use of an 'Amitraz' collar is currently the best method of protection[[Category:Piroplasmida]][[Category:Dog]] | **Prevention of [[Ticks|tick]] bites by use of an 'Amitraz' collar is currently the best method of protection[[Category:Piroplasmida]][[Category:Dog]] | ||
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Revision as of 22:18, 26 June 2010
- Dogs
- Complex epidemiology
- Recognised species are extending their endemic ranges due to the discovery of the small Babesia species, pet passport scheme and increased overseas travel
- Large species comprises 3 subspecies
- B. canis canis is the most important
- Dermacentor vector
- Largely confined to southern Europe but is spreading
- B. canis uses Rhipicephalus as a vector and is spreading northwards through Europe
- B. gibsoni is now established in the USA and South-East Asia
- B. canis canis is the most important
- British dogs have no immunity as no species are endemic to the UK so are highly susceptible if taken abroad
- Prevention of tick bites by use of an 'Amitraz' collar is currently the best method of protection