*Infects a wide range of host species in different areas of the world
*Infects a wide range of host species in different areas of the world
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*Babesiosis has severe effects on cattle production in parts of the world
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Babesiosis has severe effects on cattle production in parts of the world. First of all, it prevents European breeds from being successful in tropical regions where [[Ticks|ticks]] are endemic as well as occurring sporadically in the UK and Ireland causing losses of around £8 million per year.
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**Prevents European breeds from being successful in tropical regions where [[Ticks|ticks]] are endemic.
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**Occurs sporadically in the UK and Ireland causing losses of around £8 million per year