Risk perception and transmission potential of <i>Neospora caninum</i> at the wildlife and livestock interface in Minnesota.

ABSTRACT: Neosporosis is a major cause of abortion in cattle with significant economic consequences for infected farms. We collected sympatric human dimensions, livestock, and wildlife data in a pilot study to assess the understanding and significance of Neospora caninum on Minnesota cattle farms and address the biases of producers who often implicate wolves (Canis lupus) for exposing cattle to this parasite. We surveyed veterinarians and producers to assess their knowledge and attitudes regarding N. caninum. We also conducted on-farm risk assessments and estimated N. caninum seroprevalence in domestic and wild animals. Our survey work showed that producers lack an understanding regarding neosporosis and an overall gap in communication exists between veterinarians and the

SUBMITTER: Minicucci LA 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC11924202 | biostudies-literature | 2025

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature