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Neospora has been documented to infect cattle, sheep goats and the dog.
 
Neospora has been documented to infect cattle, sheep goats and the dog.
 
==Diagnosis==
 
==Diagnosis==
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The histological appearance oflesions on the fetus can be enough to confirm a diagnosis.
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==Clinical Signs==
 
==Clinical Signs==
 
Often infected cattle present with no clinical signs other than abortion. Calves can be born with encephalomyelitis causing various neurological signs such as paresis. Repeat abortions are often reported in affected animals due to a persistent infection.
 
Often infected cattle present with no clinical signs other than abortion. Calves can be born with encephalomyelitis causing various neurological signs such as paresis. Repeat abortions are often reported in affected animals due to a persistent infection.
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