Effect of breed of cattle on innate resistance to infection with &lt;i&gt;Babesia bovis, B bigemina and <i>Anaplasma marginale</i>

Abstract

All breeds of cattle, ranging from pure B indicus to pure B taurus may be at risk of severe disease if exposed to virulent A marginale. The results confirm that pure B indicus cattle are relatively resistant to B bovis, but there could be a significant risk of severe mortalities if cross-bred herds are exposed to virulent infection.