Neospora caninum as causative agent of ovine encephalitis in Iran

Abstract

Introduction Neospora caninum is phenotypically and phylogenetically closely related cyst-forming coccidian or apicomplexan parasites, identified as significant causes of reproductive failure in cattle and small ruminants [1]. N. caninum is a major pathogen for cattle and dogs and it occasionally causes clinical infections in horses, goats, sheep, and deer. Research reports