1. An infectious disease of cattle and other animals caused by parasitic bacteria of the genus Anaplasma, transmitted by ticks and characterized by fever, anemia, and jaundice.
Usage: veterinary medicine; also called anaplasmosis or anaplasma

Examples

• The rancher lost several cattle to anaplasmosis last summer.
• Anaplasmosis is spread primarily through the bite of infected ticks.
• Veterinarians recommend tick prevention to reduce the risk of anaplasmosis in livestock.
• The disease causes severe anemia in infected animals.
• Early treatment with antibiotics can help manage anaplasmosis in cattle.