Neosporosis/Neospora caninum

Neospora caninum is a protozoal (Apicomplexan) parasite that has been described to cause abortion and neonatal morbidity in cattle, sheep, goats and horses. It has been reported as one of the most important causes of abortion in dairy cattle. The dog has been identified as the definitive host. Primary transmission is through congenital infections and the spread of Neospora oocysts.

Use of ELISA testing allows herd veterinarians to assess infection or exposure status and monitor immune status in Neospora caninum-vaccinated herds.

 
Neospora caninum

Testing Solutions†

IDEXX Neospora X2 Ab Test

Availability/Distribution: Worldwide

The IDEXX Neospora X2 Ab Test Antibody Test Kit is an enzyme immunoassay for the detection of antibody to N. caninum in bovine serum. The assay can be used for epidemiological studies and for management decisions to attempt to reduce the prevalence of neosporosis in cattle herds.

 

X2 Ab Test Information Sheet 

IDEXX Neospora X2 Ab Test:

Part Number: 99-09566

  • 2 plates (strips)
  • serum samples (bovine)
  • indirect format
  • results in less than two hours
 

IDEXX Neospora Ab Test

Availability/Distribution: Outside the U.S.

The IDEXX Neospora Ab Test is an enzyme immunoassay for the detection of antibodies against Neospora caninum in serum and plasma samples of ruminants.

The IDEXX Neospora Ab Test includes chemical reagents (wash, substrate, stop solutions) that can also be used with IDEXX kits that test for other abortive diseases (B. abortus, Q fever, toxoplasmosis, Chlamydia).

 

Abortive Disease Information Brochure  

IDEXX Neospora Ab Test Information Sheet 

IDEXX Neospora Ab Test:

Part Number: NET1135T

  • 2 plates (strips)
  • serum or plasma samples (bovine, caprine, ovine)
 

† Not all products are available and/or registered in every country.