• Babesiosis is caused by a type of microbe called protozoa.
• Fever, inappetence, increased respiratory rate, sharp decrease in milk production, muscle tremors, anaemia, jaundice, abortion, constipation or diarrhoea are the common symptoms.
• Curable if treated promptly.
• In later stages, loss of  weight with haemoglobinuria is seen. Nervous symptoms may also be seen.
• It is better to repeat treatment if colour of urine does return to normal by 24 hours after treatment.
• Babesiosis is not to be confused with “Red Water Disease” which is an acute highly fatal bacterial disease seen especially in areas with liver fluke infestation.

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