Table 1.
Diagnostic results obtained for 94 field grazing cattle using T. orientalis MPSP-PCR and B. ovata AMA-1 PCR assays
| Infection typea | No. (%) of positive animals | No. of anemic animals | Anemia rate (%) |
|---|---|---|---|
| Noninfected | 38 (40.4) | 0 | 0 |
| T. orientalisb | 33 (35.1) | 6 | 18.2 |
| B. ovatab | 09 (9.6) | 0 | 0 |
| T. orientalis and B. ovata | 14 (14.9) | 6 | 42.9 |
a
Animals were categorized in 4 groups, which consisted of noninfected, T. orientalis-infected, B. ovata-infected, or coinfected animals, based on the infection types.
b
Animals were infected with a single parasite species.