Texas cattle fever

Definition

A disease caused by the protozoan parasite *Babesia bigemina* or *Babesia bovis*, transmitted by ticks, that causes a severe and often fatal anemia in cattle.

Etymology

Named after its prevalence in Texas cattle in the mid-1800s.

Example

Texas cattle fever was historically a major threat to cattle production in the southern United States.

Related Terms

• Babesia bigemina
• Babesia bovis
• Tick vector
• Anemia
• Cattle