Anaplasmosis is a common disease with worldwide distribution in cattle. It is transmitted through tick and fly bites , as well as blood contaminated instruments like needles, tattoo tools, castration equipment and dehorning instruments. Once an animal becomes infected, it is infected for life.
Successful antibiotic therapy curing the clinical signs of infection results in a carrier animal.” Mark Z. Johnson, PhD
Source: Drovers, July 28, 2022. Link. Most producers will not know they have an anaplasmosis problem until they see dead cows or bulls that are older than 2-years of age. This disease can be devastating with death losses in some herds approaching 50%.
INSIGHTS: The USDA has approved the production and sale of a vaccine to veterinarians in approved states. The vaccine is not licensed by the USDA but is approved for use as an Experimental Vaccine <Link>.
The vaccine does not prevent infection, it significantly reduces clinical signs and helps prevent cattle death.” – Gene Luther, DVM., PhD
Also see: The only proven, effective Bovine Anaplasmosis vaccine. . . , Cision PR Newswire, April 14, 2021. Link.