Test Vaccines Show Promise Against Parasite Of Cattle

An effective vaccine against a parasite-borne disease called neosporosis may be a few steps closer to development, thanks to Agricultural Research Service (ARS) scientists and cooperators.

Neosporosis, caused by the parasite Neospora caninum, affects cattle worldwide. Infected animals often abort their calves and develop other debilitating complications that can cost producers millions of dollars every year.

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Tagged as: Agricultural Research Service, Animals, Cattle, Infectious Diseases, Neospora caninm, Neosporosis, Parasites, Vaccination, Vaccines

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