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Although there have been no recent reports of babesiosis in untraveled dogs in Essex, this paper from PHE demonstrates the potential for infection is still present https://parasitesandvectors.biomedcentral.com/articles/10.1186/s13071-017-2178-5
Babesia canis was found in Dermacentor ticks collected from the field in Harlow where the outbreak originated but also in one tick from an endemic foci of Dermacentor in Wales. This demonstrates the potential for fresh outbreaks to occur wherever there are endemic pockets of Dermacentor. Babesiosis should now be considered as a differential for IMHA in untraveled UK dogs and tick prevention used for high risk pets.
Nominations are open for the 2026 ESCCAP UK & Ireland Parasite Control Champion of the Year Award.
Click here for further details. Nominations close on 18th September 2026.
The award will be presented on Thursday 19th November 2026 at the London Vet Show.
