Effect of congenitally acquired Neospora caninum infection on risk of abortion and subsequent abortions in dairy cattle

C. Thurmond, Mark; K. Hietala, Sharon

doi:10.2460/ajvr.1997.58.12.1381

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Effect of congenitally acquired Neospora caninum infection on risk of abortion and subsequent abortions in dairy cattle

Published in American Journal of Veterinary Research • Dec 1, 1997

Authors:

Mark C. Thurmond

Sharon K. Hietala

Abstract

OBJECTIVES: To estimate the extent to which abortion risk in dairy cattle during subsequent pregnancies was associated with congenitally-acquired Neospora caninum infection and previous abortions. ANIMALS: 468 Holstein cattle. PROCEDURE: Newborn heifer calves were tested for evidence of congenital i...

Subject

Neospora caninum

Abortion

Dairy cattle

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