First study on molecular identification of Anaplasma ovis in sheep in southern Kazakhstan
This first molecular study revealed a widespread of <i>A</i>. <i>ovis</i> infection in adult ewes in southern Kazakhstan. Altitude <500 m was identified as a risk factor. Therefore, clinical cases associated with <i>A. ovis</i> are expected in this region, especially in young animals. Future studies are needed to determine the clinical and economic impact of anaplasmosis on sheep production in the country, to investigate seasonal patterns of infection, and to identify tick species or other arthropods that act as local vectors. This information is useful for developing possible control measures and evaluating their effectiveness.
Authors
- CHRISTIAN BAUER (ORCID: https://orcid.org/0000-0002-6671-2102)
- Мадина Кадырова (ORCID: https://orcid.org/0000-0002-9079-8743)
- Alexandr Shevtsov (ORCID: https://orcid.org/0000-0002-0307-1053)
- D.K. Kamalova (ORCID: https://orcid.org/0000-0002-4570-8761)
- Nurdina Yerzhanova (ORCID: https://orcid.org/0000-0003-0612-455X)
- К.К. Муканов (ORCID: https://orcid.org/0000-0002-0502-9238)
- Nailya Tursunbay (ORCID: https://orcid.org/0000-0002-6604-4247)
- Alexandr Ostrovskii (ORCID: https://orcid.org/0009-0006-8139-8285)
- Amirkhan Kassen (ORCID: https://orcid.org/0000-0002-8488-0863)
Institutions
- Justus-Liebig-Universität Gießen (DE)
- National Center for Biotechnology (KZ)
- S.Seifullin Kazakh Agro Technical University (KZ)
Publication Details
- Journal
- Veterinary World
- Published
- 2025-01-01
- DOI
- https://doi.org/10.14202/vetworld.2025.67-75
- Citations
- 1
- Primary Topic
- Vector-borne infectious diseases
- Type
- article
- Field-Weighted Citation Impact
- 2.05