The Susceptibility of the African Buffalo (Syxcerus Caffer) to Infection with Theileria Parva (Theiler, 1904)

Abstract

Six African buffaloes were exposed to infection with Theileria parva. Two of them showed no evidence of infection. Two exhibited only lymph node enlargement with parasites detected in smears. One underwent a mild febrile reaction, but no parasites could be found. One animal had a slight fever and parasites were present: ticks collected from this buffalo transmitted typical East Coast Fever to cattle.