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This research aims to detect Babesia bovis in sheep, cattle, and ticks during a tick infestation outbreak.

August 9, 2026Veterinary ParasitologyOpen Access

DNA detection of Babesia bovis in sheep, ticks and cattle during an outbreak of sheep ixodidiosis by Rhipicephalus microplus

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Randomized trial demonstrates molecular detection of Babesia bovis in sheep and cattle, suggesting local parasite circulation.

This research aims to detect Babesia bovis in sheep, cattle, and ticks during a tick infestation outbreak.
Collected blood, fecal, and tick samples from 20 sheep and 3 cattle
Performed DNA extraction and molecular detection of Babesia species
Conducted phylogenetic analysis on amplified DNA fragments
B. bovis detected in 1 sheep, 1 bovine, and ticks from sheep; no A. marginale found
Hematological examination revealed anemia in 8 out of 20 sheep and other blood abnormalities
Phylogenetic analysis showed >97% identity with other B. bovis isolates, indicating local circulation

Neto et al. (2026) studied this question.

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