Neosporosis, toxoplasmosis, and sarcocystosis in ruminants

Vet Clin North Am Food Anim Pract. 2006 Nov;22(3):645-71. doi: 10.1016/j.cvfa.2006.08.001.

Abstract

Neospora caninum, Sarcocystis spp, and Toxoplasma gondii are related coccidian parasites that can cause abortion and neonatal mortality in animals. In addition, T gondii and certain species of Sarcocystis are zoonotic. This article reviews information on the etiology, diagnosis, control, and prevention of these diseases.

Publication types

  • Review

MeSH terms

  • Animals
  • Antiprotozoal Agents / pharmacology*
  • Antiprotozoal Agents / therapeutic use
  • Coccidiosis / diagnosis
  • Coccidiosis / epidemiology
  • Coccidiosis / prevention & control
  • Coccidiosis / veterinary*
  • Coccidiostats / pharmacology
  • Coccidiostats / therapeutic use
  • Ruminants / parasitology*
  • Sarcocystosis / diagnosis
  • Sarcocystosis / epidemiology
  • Sarcocystosis / prevention & control
  • Sarcocystosis / veterinary*
  • Toxoplasmosis, Animal / diagnosis
  • Toxoplasmosis, Animal / epidemiology*
  • Toxoplasmosis, Animal / prevention & control
  • United States / epidemiology

Substances

  • Antiprotozoal Agents
  • Coccidiostats