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==Introduction==

==Introduction==

Toxoplasmosis is the disease caused by ''[[Toxoplasma gondii]]'',  an intracelluler protozoan parasite. Although the definitive host is the cat, ''T. gondii'' can infect all mammals including man and is a significant cause of abortion in sheep and goats. Toxoplasmosis does not seem to cause disease in cattle.

Toxoplasmosis is the disease caused by ''[[Toxoplasma gondii]]'',  an intracelluler protozoan parasite. Although the definitive host is the cat, ''T. gondii'' can infect all mammals including man and is a significant cause of abortion in sheep and goats. Toxoplasmosis does not seem to cause disease in cattle.

An outbreak of toxoplasmosis can cause significant lamb losses. However, ewes rarely show ill effects, and will not abort again in subsequent lambings. Vaccination gives excellent control of toxoplasmosis.

An outbreak of toxoplasmosis can cause significant lamb losses. However, ewes rarely show ill effects, and will not abort again in subsequent lambings. Vaccination gives excellent control of toxoplasmosis.

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==Links==

==Links==

<big>'''[[Toxoplasmosis - Cats and Dogs|Feline and Canine Toxoplasmosis]]

<big>'''[[Toxoplasmosis - Cat and Dog|Feline and Canine Toxoplasmosis]]

'''[[Toxoplasmosis - Human|Human Toxoplasmosis]]</big>

'''[[Toxoplasmosis - Human|Human Toxoplasmosis]]</big>

#Dubey, J P (2009) Toxoplasmosis in sheep — The last 20 years. ''Veterinary Parasitology'', '''163''', 1-14.

#Dubey, J P (2009) Toxoplasmosis in sheep — The last 20 years. ''Veterinary Parasitology'', '''163''', 1-14.

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