Study on some hematologic and biochemical factors in asymptomatic cattle infected with Theileria annulata

Theileria annulata is one of the protozoan parasites which is transmitted by hard ticks and causes tropical theileriosis in cattle and buffaloes. This disease is one of the most important economic loss producing causes in several countries. This survey was conducted on 90, 2-5 years old native cattle (30 healthy, 30 involved with theileriosisand 30 asymptomatic cattle infected with Theileria). Blood samples were collected and then some hematologic and biochemical parameters were analyzed. The results revealed that in the involved group, RBC, PCV, HB, MCHC and WBC measures were significantly reduced compared with control group (P