Abstract
Bacteria of the genus Anaplasma are alpha-proteobacteria belonging to the family Anaplasmataceae, order Rickettsiales These microorganisms are obligate intracellular erythrocytes. Transmission is mediated by ticks, hematophagous flies, transplacentally, or fomites with infected blood. This genus presents great economic and veterinary importance, given the diseases caused to the bovine her…