أ.م.د. غسان جبار خلف العابدي

السنة عنوان البحث نشر البحث
2026 Molecular detection, genetic characterization, and phylogenetic relationships of Theileria orientalis in cattle and associated ticks from Wasit Province, Iraq veterinary world
Background and Aim: Theileria orientalis is an emerging tick-borne hemoprotozoan that has become a major cause of bovine theileriosis, leading to anemia, reduced productivity, and substantial economic losses in cattle. Despite increasing reports from neighboring countries, molecular epidemiological information and phylogenetic evidence for T. orientalis in Iraq remain scarce. This study aimed to determine the molecular prevalence of T. orientalis in cattle and their naturally infesting ticks in Wasit Province, Iraq; identify host-associated risk factors; and characterize the genetic diversity and phylogenetic relationships of local isolates relative to global reference strains.