Anaplasmosis- An often fatal infectious disease of cattle caused by a microscopic parasite of red blood cells, spread by horsefly bites or by reusing needles or instruments between animals. The risk of the disease is low in most areas but may be higher near river systems.
Clinical Symptoms:
- anemia
- fever
- icterus
- weakness
Prevention
- control insects
- care in spreading disease by veterinary instrumetns
- vaccine available, but unless the risk is high, a routine vaccination for anaplasmosis is not recommended
Treatment:
- for acute cases
- blood transfusions
- chlortetracycline
- oxytetracycline
