Vaccines against a Major Cause of Abortion in Cattle, Neospora caninum Infection
Neosporosis, caused by the apicomplexan parasite Neospora caninum, represents one of the economically most important causes of abortion in cattle. During pregnancy, the parasite infects the placental tissue and the fetus, which can lead to stillbirth, abortion, or birth of weak calves. Alternatively...
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| Language: | English |
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MDPI AG
2011-09-01
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| Series: | Animals |
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| Online Access: | http://www.mdpi.com/2076-2615/1/3/306/ |