PREVALENCE OF CANINE BABESIOSIS IN LAHORE, PAKISTAN. Authors: S. S. Ahmad, M .S. Khan, M A. Khan Journal: Journal of Animal and Plant Sciences (JAPS) ISSN: 1018-7081 (Print), 2309-8694 (Online) Volume: 17 Issue: 2 Pages: 2004-2005 Year: 2007 DOI: NA URL: https://doi.org/NA Publisher: Pakistan Agricultural Scientists Forum Abstract:

A study was conducted at Pet Centre, University of Veterinary and Animal Sciences Lahore to record the seasonal prevalence of the Canine Babesiosis, during a period from Jan 2004 to December 2005.The blood samples were collected from the tip of the ear and blood smears stained with Diff-Quik and Giemsa stain, were examined under the microscope. According to the result the percentage of infection was highest during the month of September 2004 i.e., 3.13%. The overall percentage of these diseases for two years i.e 2004 – 2005 was 12.49% and 13.97%, respectively.

Keywords: Dogs, Babesiosis, Lahore.