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Talha Javaid, Ghulam Muhammad , Muhammad Qasim.

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Among tick-borne diseases, anaplasmosis is one of the most significant disease affecting sheep, goats and deer. This disease is more common in summer season and mostly caused by gram negative ricketssial pathogen, named as Anaplasma ovis. Goats are most susceptible to Anaplasma species as compared to sheep and infected animals remains persistent carrier throughout their life. Some of Anaplasma species also have zoonotic threat to public. Clinical signs in infected animals are included as fever, swollen lymph nodes, anemia, nasal discharge, and abortion. Diagnosis is based through microscopy, PCR and ELISA. Treatment approach includes use of imidocarbdipropinate, oxytetracycline along with supportive therapy B.complex. Anaplasmosis in sheep, goats and deer can be managed and controlled by using proper diagnostic methods and preventative measures such as the use of separate needles.

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