Neospora 2001.

Infection with the protozoan parasite Neospora caninum is emerging as a major cause of reproductive loss in cattle worldwide. Recent advances in research with the ultimate goal of devising effective and sustainable control measures were discussed at Neospora 2001. Neospora 2001 was held, 13-15 September 2001, at the Moredun Research Institute, Edinburgh, UK. The international meeting covered many aspects of bovine neosporosis including diagnosis, epidemiology and immunology.