Mohaghegh Ardabili University Phase 1, Sabalan-plake 722, P.O. Box 179, Ardabil, Iran
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An endangered Saker falcon (Falco cherrug) showing clinical signs of infection with Babesia was found near the Ardabil desert of Iran. The bird was treated with Imidocarb Dipropionate (Imizol, Pitman-Moore Ltd) and made a complete recovery. This appears to be the first report of avian babesiosis in this species.
Babesia, steppe falcon, Fulco cherrug, Imidocarb dipropionate
