Epidemiology of Neospora Infection in Ontario Holstein Dairy Cows

Authors

  • T. Duffield Department of Population Medicine, University of Guelph, Guelph, Ontario, Canada
  • A. Peregrine Department of Pathobiology, University of Guelph, Guelph, Ontario, Canada
  • B. McEwen Animal Health Laboratory, University of Guelph, Guelph, Ontario, Canada
  • S. Hietala California Veterinary Diagnostic Laboratory, University of California, Davis

DOI:

https://doi.org/10.21423/aabppro19995580

Keywords:

Neospora seropositivity, Neospora caninum, retained placenta

Abstract

This data provides some insight into the epidemiology of Neospora seropositivity in Ontario dairy herds. In addition, it appears that cows infected with Neospora caninum based on serology have an increased risk for retained placenta at calving.

Cover image of the 33rd Conference Proceedings: Herd of Holstein cattle grazing in a field. Large barn and silos in background. Yellow background.

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Published

2020-03-24

Issue

1999

Section

Research Summaries 2