Prevalence of canine babesiosis in dogs at and around Jabalpur (M.P.)

Among 1500 dogs of different age, breed and sex overall prevalence of haemoprotozoa during August 2010 to January 2011 was observed in 10.67% cases and that of Babesia sp. in 6.93%. cases. Among the cases positive for Babesia sp. 15.38% were under 1 year age, 20.19% of 1–3 years age and 64.42% of more than 3 years age. It was observed that among the positive cases, 36.54% were males and 63.46% females. The study revealed that most of the positive cases (61.54%) were of hairy breeds. Among the dogs positive for Babesia sp. 25.96% were indoor and 74.04% were outdoor.