An Estimated Prevalence and Distribution of Anaplasmosis in a Subpopulation of Alabama Cattle

Authors

  • S. P. Rodning Department of Animal Sciences, Auburn University, Auburn, AL 36849
  • S. E. Rowe Thompson-Bishop-Sparks State Diagnostic Laboratory, Auburn, AL 36849
  • Lisa Smith Thompson-Bishop-Sparks State Diagnostic Laboratory, Auburn, AL 36849
  • J. A. Gard Department of Clinical Sciences, Auburn University, Auburn, AL 36849
  • F. J. Hoerr Thompson-Bishop-Sparks State Diagnostic Laboratory, Auburn, AL 36849
  • T. G. Frazier Alabama Department of Agriculture and Industries, Montgomery, AL 36130

DOI:

https://doi.org/10.21423/aabppro20104165

Keywords:

Anaplasma marginale, geographical distribution, clinical, subclinical, prevalence, survey

Abstract

A prospective survey was conducted to estimate the prevalence and geographical distribution of cattle infected with Anaplasma marginale throughout Alabama to gain a greater understanding of the risk anaplasmosis poses to the Alabama cattle industry.

Cover image of the 43rd Conference Proceedings: Two short-horned cattle grazing in a field, surrounded by a flock of egrets. Yellow background.

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Published

2010-08-19

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2010

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