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This study aims to assess the prevalence of Babesia spp. and identify risk factors affecting crossbred cattle.

June 27, 2026BMC Veterinary ResearchOpen Access

An updated assessment of the molecular prevalence and risk factors of Babesia infection among crossbred cattle: a diagnostic cross-sectional study

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Diagnostic cross-sectional study reveals Babesia spp. prevalence in crossbred cattle, highlighting the role of ticks.

This study aims to assess the prevalence of Babesia spp. and identify risk factors affecting crossbred cattle.
Collected 200 blood samples from crossbred cattle, including 116 symptomatic and 84 healthy individuals.
Used Giemsa staining for microscopy and molecular analysis targeting the Babesia 18 S rRNA gene.
Conducted epidemiological analyses to evaluate associations with age, sex, and season.
Overall prevalence of Babesia spp. infection was 6% (12/200), with symptomatic cattle showing 8.6% higher rates.
Males had an infection rate of 8.33% compared to 4.3% in females, and cattle under one year old had an infection rate of 8.75%.
A strong association was found between Babesia infection and tick infestation (OR = 21.64; 95% CI: 2.35–199.12; P = 0.001).

Gareh et al. (2026) studied this question.

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