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Babesiosis in cattle on the increase

Babesia is a blood parasite that infects many animals and occasionally humans. In the UK, babesiosis in cattle, also known as red water fever, is the most significant disease

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Babesiosis in cattle on the increase

Babesiosis is caused by the infection of red blood cells by this single cell parasite. It is transmitted by ticks and once in the bloodstream it multiplies in red blood cells, which causes them to burst....

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