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This disease does occur in the UK but is much more important in other areas of the world, mainly in the tropics and subtropics. It is spread by ticks of various species. The main causative organisms are Babesia bigemina and B. bovis. The disease is characterized by acute fever, anaemia and recumbency. Haemoglobinaemia and haemoglobinuria are only seen in the later stages of the disease. Diagnosis can be confirmed by thin blood smears stained with Giemsa. Treatment is with diminazene aceturate or imidocarb dipropionate. The latter is licensed in the UK as the product Imizol injection (imidocarb 85 mg/ml). Prevention outside the UK is carried out by tick control.