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Biological characterization of Tritrichomonas foetus of bovine and feline origin 

Stockdale, Heather (2008-05-15)
Tritrichomonas foetus is a causative agent of venereal trichomoniasis in cattle characterized by early fetal death and post-coital pyometra. Reports have suggested that T. foetus (or a similar organism) is also the causative ...

In Vitro Determination of Canine Immunological Responses Due to Exposure to Recombinant Wolbachia Surface Protein 

Holley, Amanda (2011-07-21)
Dirofilaria immitis is the causative agent of heartworm disease in several hosts, including dogs and cats. Like other filarial parasites, D. immitis harbors a strain of Wolbachia pipientis, an obligate, intracellular, ...

Seroprevalence and Attempted Transmission of Anaplasma phagocytophilum and Borrelia burgdorferi from Naturally Infected Ticks to Cats 

Billeter, Sarah (2005-08-15)
A. phagocytophilum and B. burgdorferi are among the leading tick-borne disease agents in the United States. Both agents are of veterinary and public health significance as dogs, cats, and human beings are known to be ...