Inventors:
Patricia Conrad - Woodland CA
Kitland Louie - San Francisco CA
Assignee:
The Regents of the University of California - Oakland CA
International Classification:
G01N 3353
Abstract:
The present invention provides isolated bovine Neospora cultures. Also provided are recombinant immunodominant Neospora antigens. The cultures and antigens are used to develop diagnostic assays for the detection of Neospora infections in cattle and other animals. Also provided are pharmaceutical compositions for the treatment and prevention of Neospora infections.