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- Cattle fever ticks—Rhipicephalus (Boophilus) annulatus and R. (B.) microplus—are the most dangerous cattle ectoparasites in the United States. These ticks have been a threat to American agriculture for generations because they spread the disease bovine babesiosis, commonly called cattle fever.
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Cattle fever ticks are capable of carrying and spreading the protozoa, or microscopic parasites, Babesia bovis and B. bigemina, causing bovine babesiosis, commonly known as cattle fever. Babesia bovis attacks and destroys red blood cells, potentially resulting in death for susceptible species.
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May 15, 2024 · Cattle fever ticks ( Rhipicephalus (Boophilus) annulatus and R. (B.) microplus) are the most dangerous cattle ectoparasites in the United States. These ticks have been a threat to American agriculture for generations because they spread the disease bovine babesiosis, commonly called cattle fever.
Overview. This 3-page publication explains cattle fever transmission, prevention, control, and treatment. Cattle fever ticks pose a significant health threat to U.S. cattle and, if not controlled, could cost livestock producers an estimated $1 billion.
Cattle fever ticks—Rhipicephalus (Boophilus) annulatus and R. (B.) microplus—are the most dangerous cattle ectoparasites in the United States. These ticks have been a threat to American agriculture for generations because they spread the disease bovine babesiosis, commonly called cattle fever.
