Migratory Gaddi sheep and goats as potential carriers of Theileria infection: a molecular survey

Theileriosis caused by parasites of the genus Theileria, is a vector-borne haemoprotozoan parasitic disease critical concern in small ruminants. This study aimed to explore infection status migratory Gaddi sheep and goats with from Theileria concurrence ectoparasite infestations using molecular methods. Seventy three apparently healthy animals were randomly sampled different flocks systematically screened for ectoparasitic infestations. Molecular investigation theileriosis was conducted wide polymerase chain reaction (PCR) technique. Out 56 (76.71%) positive 2 selected amplicons sequenced subjected BLAST analysis showing 99.71% identity luwenshuni, pathogenic species To confirm presence T. species-specific PCR attempted identify that 38 (52.05%) infected luwenshuni. On analysing prevalence data ectoparasitism, it evident existed irrespective type infestation even luwenshuni found non-infested also. first report subclinical infections Northern India its potential carrier status. The asymptomatic these nomadic matter possessing serious implications on transmission rates production economics ruminant this region.