Biochemical Effects of Toxoplasma gondii and Neospora caninium Infection on Diary Bovine Models in Menoufia Province, Egypt

The current study was carried out to illustrate the biochemical effects of Toxoplasma gondii and Neospora caninium infection in local water buffaloes and cows from Menoufia Province, Egypt. One hundred and ten serum samples collected from Toxoplasma or Neospora naturally-infected or non-infected water buffaloes and cows were used to study the effects of toxoplasmosis and neosporosis on bovine animals’ health. Serum samples were classified into thirteen groups according to acute and chronic infections. Toxoplasmosis and neosporosis showed significant changes in the liver function and lipid profile parameters during both acute and chronic T. gondii and N. caninum infections compared to control group. Also, our results showed a significant increase of the inflammatory marker C-reactive protein in all examined infected groups compared to the control group. While there were no significant differences on the level of albumin, globulin, total protein, and some kidney functions as compared to the control group. In conclusion, both toxoplasmosis and neosporosis had unpropitious effects on the bovine animal health.