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heartwater a disease of cattle, sheep, goats and wild ungulates caused by Ehrlichia ruminantium (previously called Cowdria ruminantium), transmitted by the Amblyomma spp. ticks. In domestic animals it causes high fever and sudden death, or a less acute form manifested by incoordination, circling, blind charging, convulsions and death from encephalitis. How to thank TFD for its existence? Tell a friend about us, add a link to this page, add the site to iGoogle, or visit webmaster's page for free fun content. |
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nbsp;in cattle known as heartwater disease, prefers animals tested out by its peers, according to a study conducted in Zimbabwe and reported in the Jan. This tick is widely distributed in Africa and is the most efficient vector of heartwater (3). Ticks carry many diseases that threaten livestock and human health, including heartwater disease, Lyme disease, and |
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