PRO/AH/EDR> Theileria, cervid – China: (northwest)

Protozoa, miscellaneous — Worldwide/Unknown
_Theileria_ and _Babesia_ protozoan parasites are transmitted mainly by tick vectors. These parasites cause heavy economic losses to the livestock industry, as well as affecting the health of wild animals in parasite-endemic areas.
Identification of infectious agents in wild animals is not only crucial for species preservation, but also provides valuable information on parasite epidemiology. Here, we conducted a molecular surveillance study in Northwestern China to assess the prevalence of