Tick-Borne Fever
Definition: tick-borne fever
tick-borne fever: An infectious disease transmitted by bites from ticks. In cattle, the disease causes loss of milk yield and a lower resistance to other diseases. In sheep, it causes fever, listlessness, and loss of weight. Abortions may occur as a result of tick-borne fever. Effective management and prevention of tick-borne fever are essential for maintaining livestock health and productivity.
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