“…Among the Brazilian states where at least three surveys were carried out (Bahia, Minas Gerais, Pará, Paraná, Pernambuco, Rio de Janeiro, Rio Grande do Sul and São Paulo) (Table 1), the highest average frequency of occurrence of T. gondii antibodies in cattle was in Pará (51.8%, in the northern region) (Carmo et al, 2017;Silva et al, 2015Silva et al, , 2017, followed by Paraná (34.5%, in the southern region) (Daguer et al, 2004;Garcia et al, 1999;Marana et al, 1995;Moura et al, 2010;Ogawa et al, 2005). These results corroborate the copious capacity for dissemination and adaptability of this parasite, both in tropical and subtropical areas, from the north to the south of the country, respectively.…”