What is anaplasmosis?

Anaplasmosis is a blood-borne disease caused by rickettsial bacteria of the Genus Anaplasma. It occurs more commonly in the subtropical and tropical areas and, though not contagious, can transmitted by ticks that feed on the blood of cattle. It can also be spread by contaminated needles, dehorning equipment, castrating knives, tatooeing equipment and biting flies and mosquitoes.