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What is the most commonly observed problem associated with Neosporosis?
What is the most commonly observed problem associated with Neosporosis?
Which protozoal parasite is primarily responsible for Neosporosis in horses?
Which protozoal parasite is primarily responsible for Neosporosis in horses?
Where is Neospora caninum found?
Where is Neospora caninum found?
Why are there no approved treatments for Neosporosis in cattle?
Why are there no approved treatments for Neosporosis in cattle?
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What is the prognosis for puppies with Neospora infection if hindlimb paresis with atrophied, rigid limbs is present?
What is the prognosis for puppies with Neospora infection if hindlimb paresis with atrophied, rigid limbs is present?
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What is a suggested strategy used by large dairies to protect feedstuffs from Neospora contamination?
What is a suggested strategy used by large dairies to protect feedstuffs from Neospora contamination?
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Why is complete eradication of Neospora from a herd usually impractical?
Why is complete eradication of Neospora from a herd usually impractical?
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What is recommended to reduce the risk of dogs becoming infected and shedding Neospora oocysts on the farm?
What is recommended to reduce the risk of dogs becoming infected and shedding Neospora oocysts on the farm?
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What technique can be used for seropositive cows with valuable genetics to prevent endogenous transmission of Neospora?
What technique can be used for seropositive cows with valuable genetics to prevent endogenous transmission of Neospora?
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Why is serologic testing of farm dogs seldom useful in relation to Neospora infection?
Why is serologic testing of farm dogs seldom useful in relation to Neospora infection?
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What is the primary mode of exogenous transplacental transmission of Neospora caninum in cattle described in the text?
What is the primary mode of exogenous transplacental transmission of Neospora caninum in cattle described in the text?
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What is the primary factor positively associated with both endemic and epidemic abortion patterns in cattle due to neosporosis?
What is the primary factor positively associated with both endemic and epidemic abortion patterns in cattle due to neosporosis?
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How does neosporosis primarily manifest in dairy herds compared to extensively grazed beef cattle?
How does neosporosis primarily manifest in dairy herds compared to extensively grazed beef cattle?
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What is the primary mode of transmission to pregnant cattle causing epidemic abortions?
What is the primary mode of transmission to pregnant cattle causing epidemic abortions?
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Why may congenitally infected heifer calves be retained in the herd according to the text?
Why may congenitally infected heifer calves be retained in the herd according to the text?
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What is the primary reason for diagnostic efforts focusing on an array of possible causes for abortions in cattle?
What is the primary reason for diagnostic efforts focusing on an array of possible causes for abortions in cattle?
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What specimens should be submitted to exclude other causes of abortion if it is impractical to submit the entire fetus?
What specimens should be submitted to exclude other causes of abortion if it is impractical to submit the entire fetus?
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Which antibody level in the aborting dam has greater predictive value for neosporosis abortion?
Which antibody level in the aborting dam has greater predictive value for neosporosis abortion?
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What is considered a nearly specific lesion for neosporosis abortion in cattle?
What is considered a nearly specific lesion for neosporosis abortion in cattle?
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When is neosporosis generally excluded in dams?
When is neosporosis generally excluded in dams?
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What can be used as an alternative or complementary method to determine if neosporosis is a major reproductive problem in a herd?
What can be used as an alternative or complementary method to determine if neosporosis is a major reproductive problem in a herd?
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How does Toxoplasmosis compare to Neosporosis with regards to abortion in cattle?
How does Toxoplasmosis compare to Neosporosis with regards to abortion in cattle?
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'PCR may be necessary to distinguish between oocysts of N caninum and H heydorni.' What is the importance of this statement?
'PCR may be necessary to distinguish between oocysts of N caninum and H heydorni.' What is the importance of this statement?
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