Apicomplexa in Livestock

The Apicomplexa is a globally prevalent group of parasitic protozoa that cause disease, from malaria in humans to livestock diseases such as coccidiosis, babesiosis (Red Water, Tick Fever) and East Coast Fever. With significant economic impacts, a number of Apicomplexa are also zoonotic, leading to grave potential public health consequences.Infection prevention efforts by immunisation or management of arthropod vector infestation have not been universally successful, and can have knock-on effect