Apicomplexan species in the genus Sarcocystis form tissue cysts, in their intermediate hosts,
similar to those established in chronic toxoplasmosis. More than 200 species are known, but …

RMBD (acronym of Raw Meat Based Diet) and BARF diets (acronym for Biologically
Appropriate Raw Food or Bones and Raw Food) account dietary regimens based on raw …

Infections by Sarcocystis in cattle are ubiquitous worldwide. There is considerable debate
concerning the identity of Sarcocystis spp. in cattle. Proper diagnosis of Sarcocystis spp. is …

Abstract Background Six Sarcocystis species are known to use cattle (Bos taurus) as the
intermediate host, two of which, S. hominis and S. heydorni, are zoonotic. There is a need for …

The ingestion of raw beef or pork infected with Sarcocystis can cause illness in humans.
Nausea and vomiting can occur within three days of consuming infected meat; these …

Bovine eosinophilic myositis is an inflammatory myopathy characterized by multiple focal or
diffuse grey to green patches leading to condemnation of affected carcasses. Although its …

The reported prevalence of Sarcocystis infection in cattle in Europe ranges between 66 and
94%. Although in the Netherlands a prevalence of 100% was reported in 1993, this study …

The classification of “parasites” in the medical field is a challenging notion, a group which
historically has included all eukaryotes exclusive of fungi that invade and derive resources …

Background Sarcocystis species are obligatorily heteroxenous parasites, of which some are
zoonotic, representing a public health and economic impact. This study investigated the …

Background Sarcocystis species are intracellular protozoan parasites that can pose a threat
to animal health and food safety. The aim of this study was to investigate the prevalence of …