Neospora caninum is a protozoan parasite of animals. Until 1988, it was misdiagnosed as
Toxoplasma gondii. Since its first recognition in 1984 in dogs and the description of a new …

Key features: Written by the scientist who named this parasite and was the first to set up
proper diagnostic techniques Serves as the first ever book to provide information on the …

Simple Summary There are a number of potential advantages and disadvantages
associated with breeding ewe lambs at 7 to 9 months of age. In extensive pastoral systems …

Neospora caninum and Toxoplasma gondii are closely related cyst-forming apicomplexan
parasites identified as important causes of reproductive failure in cattle and small ruminants …

Ewe lambs have the ability to be successfully bred at 7–9 months of age. Breeding ewe
lambs has a number of advantages including increased profitability and lifetime reproductive …

Simple Summary The reproductive efficiency of ewes in their first breeding season (maiden
ewes) can be inconsistent and disappointing. The frequency of abortion and its relative …

Neospora caninum is worldwide recognized as one of the major abortive pathogens in
cattle. Although cases of abortion are also registered in sheep and goats, information and …

Toxoplasmosis and neosporosis have been recognized as economically important diseases
with considerable impact on the livestock industry. Considering the scarce information on …

Aim: The objective of the present study was to detect Neospora caninum DNA in the
placenta of sheep and evaluate the association of risk factors to polymerase chain reaction …

Simple Summary This review summarizes the current global situation of Neospora caninum
infection in sheep by referring to all of the available descriptions of natural ovine …