Abstract:Neospora caninum a protozoan parasite causes abortions in cattle, as well as neurological disorders and reproductive problems in dogs. This study was conducted to detect Neospora caninum in fecal samples of stray and domestic dogs and determine the effects of sex, age, months and areas in the infection rate in Baghdad city by using molecular technique (Nested PCR– n PCR) during the period of the beginning of January to October (2021). The total infection rate was 10% (10/100).Higher infection rate 15.30% (8/52… Show more
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