Bovine babesiosis and anaplasmosis in Corrientes, Argentina: a 20-year study (2003–2023)
Bovine babesiosis and anaplasmosis, caused by Babesia spp. and Anaplasma marginale, respectively, are vector-borne diseases that significantly impact livestock production worldwide. These diseases, known as the ‘Bovine Tick Fever Complex’ (BTFC), are transmitted by the tick Rhipicephalus microplus,...
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Vector-borne diseases epidemiology Babesia Anaplasma Enfermedades transmitidas por vectores epidemiología Babesia Anaplasma Pertile, C. N. Fernandez Tovo, M. E. Gim´énez, M. R. K. Paz, D. S. Sarmiento, N. F. Bovine babesiosis and anaplasmosis in Corrientes, Argentina: a 20-year study (2003–2023) |
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Vector-borne diseases epidemiology Babesia Anaplasma Enfermedades transmitidas por vectores epidemiología Babesia Anaplasma |
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Pertile, C. N. Fernandez Tovo, M. E. Gim´énez, M. R. K. Paz, D. S. Sarmiento, N. F. |
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Pertile, C. N. Fernandez Tovo, M. E. Gim´énez, M. R. K. Paz, D. S. Sarmiento, N. F. |
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Bovine babesiosis and anaplasmosis in Corrientes, Argentina: a 20-year study (2003–2023) |
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Bovine babesiosis and anaplasmosis in Corrientes, Argentina: a 20-year study (2003–2023) |
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Bovine babesiosis and anaplasmosis in Corrientes, Argentina: a 20-year study (2003–2023) |
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Bovine babesiosis and anaplasmosis, caused by Babesia spp. and Anaplasma marginale, respectively, are vector-borne diseases that significantly impact livestock production worldwide. These diseases, known as the ‘Bovine Tick Fever Complex’ (BTFC), are transmitted by the tick Rhipicephalus microplus, hematophagous insects such as Tabanus spp., or through iatrogenic practices. Despite the availability of vaccines and acaricides, the BTFC remain a significant challenge in Argentina due to insufficient epidemiological monitoring, vector resistance to treatments, and variable management practices. This study analyzed 20 years (2003–2023) of data from the Animal Health Diagnostic Service of INTA EEA Mercedes, focusing on outbreaks in the central-southern region of Corrientes Province. Diagnostic methods included microscopic evaluation of blood and tissue smears, hematocrit determination, and clinical sign assessment. A total of 1,626 bovine samples from 813 establishments were examined, confirming 826 cases of bovine babesiosis and anaplasmosis: 52.43% caused by A. marginale, 40.43% by B. bovis, and 7.14% by B. bigemina. Most outbreaks occurred during summer and autumn, peaking in March and April. Climatic conditions, particularly high humidity and temperatures above 30°C, were associated with increased vector activity and higher outbreak frequency. This study underscores the complex interplay of environmental, biological, and management factors influencing the occurrence of bovine babesiosis and anaplasmosis outbreaks. The findings emphasize the need for integrated management strategies that consider climatic trends, sustainable acaricide use, and farmer education to mitigate the impact of these diseases on livestock production. |
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I48-R154-article-80862025-02-12T21:58:18Z Bovine babesiosis and anaplasmosis in Corrientes, Argentina: a 20-year study (2003–2023) Casuística de babesiosis y anaplasmosis bovina durante 20 años (2003-2023) en el sur de la provincia de Corrientes, Argentina Pertile, C. N. Fernandez Tovo, M. E. Gim´énez, M. R. K. Paz, D. S. Sarmiento, N. F. Vector-borne diseases epidemiology Babesia Anaplasma Enfermedades transmitidas por vectores epidemiología Babesia Anaplasma Bovine babesiosis and anaplasmosis, caused by Babesia spp. and Anaplasma marginale, respectively, are vector-borne diseases that significantly impact livestock production worldwide. These diseases, known as the ‘Bovine Tick Fever Complex’ (BTFC), are transmitted by the tick Rhipicephalus microplus, hematophagous insects such as Tabanus spp., or through iatrogenic practices. Despite the availability of vaccines and acaricides, the BTFC remain a significant challenge in Argentina due to insufficient epidemiological monitoring, vector resistance to treatments, and variable management practices. This study analyzed 20 years (2003–2023) of data from the Animal Health Diagnostic Service of INTA EEA Mercedes, focusing on outbreaks in the central-southern region of Corrientes Province. Diagnostic methods included microscopic evaluation of blood and tissue smears, hematocrit determination, and clinical sign assessment. A total of 1,626 bovine samples from 813 establishments were examined, confirming 826 cases of bovine babesiosis and anaplasmosis: 52.43% caused by A. marginale, 40.43% by B. bovis, and 7.14% by B. bigemina. Most outbreaks occurred during summer and autumn, peaking in March and April. Climatic conditions, particularly high humidity and temperatures above 30°C, were associated with increased vector activity and higher outbreak frequency. This study underscores the complex interplay of environmental, biological, and management factors influencing the occurrence of bovine babesiosis and anaplasmosis outbreaks. The findings emphasize the need for integrated management strategies that consider climatic trends, sustainable acaricide use, and farmer education to mitigate the impact of these diseases on livestock production. La babesiosis y la anaplasmosis bovina son enfermedades causadas por Babesia spp. y Anaplasma marginale, respectivamente, transmitidas por vectores que impactan negativamente la producción ganadera a nivel mundial. Estas enfermedades, conocidas como “Complejo Tristeza Bovina” (CTB), son transmitidas por la garrapata Rhipicephalus microplus y por insectos hematófagos como Tabanus spp. o mediante prácticas iatrogénicas. A pesar de la disponibilidad de vacunas y acaricidas, el CTB sigue siendo un desafío importante en Argentina debido al insuficiente monitoreo epidemiológico, la resistencia de los vectores a los tratamientos y las prácticas de manejo variables. En este estudio se analizaron 20 años (2003-2023) de datos del Servicio de Diagnóstico de Sanidad Animal (SEDISA) del INTA EEA Mercedes, con foco en los brotes de CTB en el centro-sur de la provincia de Corrientes. Los métodos de diagnóstico oportunamente utilizados incluyeron el análisis de signos clínicos, la determinación del hematocrito y la evaluación microscópica de extendidos de sangre y tejidos. Se analizaron un total de 1.626 muestras bovinas correspondientes a 813 establecimientos, confirmándose 826 casos de CTB: 52,43% atribuibles a A. marginale, 40,43% a B. bovis y 7,14% a B. bigemina. La mayoría de los brotes fueron determinados durante las estaciones de verano y otoño, con picos en los meses de marzo y abril. Las condiciones climáticas, en particular la alta humedad y las temperaturas superiores a 30 °C, se asociaron con un aumento en la actividad de los vectores y la frecuencia de brotes. Este estudio destaca la compleja interacción de factores ambientales, biológicos y de manejo que influyen en los brotes de CTB. Los hallazgos subrayan la necesidad de implementar estrategias integradas de manejo que consideren las tendencias climáticas, el uso sostenible de acaricidas y la educación de los productores para mitigar el impacto de la CTB en la producción ganadera. Universidad Nacional del Nordeste 2025-02-12 info:eu-repo/semantics/article info:eu-repo/semantics/publishedVersion application/pdf https://revistas.unne.edu.ar/index.php/vet/article/view/8086 10.30972/vet.3618086 Revista Veterinaria; Vol. 36 Núm. 1 (2025); 1-5 1669-6840 1668-4834 spa https://revistas.unne.edu.ar/index.php/vet/article/view/8086/7620 https://creativecommons.org/licenses/by-nc/4.0 |