Moredun's work on Neosporosis discussed on BBC Radio Scotland

The role of dogs in the lifecycle of Neospora caninum was recently discussed during a BBC Radio Scotland programme on the problem of dog fouling (February 20th). Moredun's Professor Lee Innes and Nigel Miller, President of the NFUS, were both interviewed for the piece which highlights the problems caused by the tiny protozoan parasite Neospora caninum and its impact on the lifestock industry.

The protozoan parasite Neospora caninum causes bovine neosporosis, the most frequently diagnosed cause of bovine abortion in many countries in Europe and worldwide.  Cattle may become infected by the ingestion of oocysts shed by infected dogs resulting in significant losses due to abortion, premature culling, reduced milk yield and reduced post weaning weight.

To find out more about bovine neosporosis and to listen to an extract from the radio programme please click here.