Swilks, Emma Transplacental transmission of Theileria orientalis occurs at a low rate in field-affected cattle: infection in utero does not appear to be a major cause of abortion. [electronic resource] - Parasites & vectors May 2017 - 227 p. digital Publication Type: Journal Article ISSN: 1756-3305 Standard No.: 10.1186/s13071-017-2166-9 doi Subjects--Topical Terms: AbattoirsAborted Fetus--parasitologyAbortion, Veterinary--etiologyAnimalsAntibodies, Protozoan--bloodCattle--parasitologyCattle Diseases--parasitologyDisease Outbreaks--veterinaryFemaleMultiplex Polymerase Chain ReactionPlacenta--parasitologyPolymerase Chain ReactionPregnancyPrevalenceStillbirthTheileria--geneticsTheileriasis--immunologyUterus--parasitology