Development of a quantitative PCR (qPCR) for Giardia and analysis of the prevalence, cyst shedding and genotypes of Giardia present in sheep across four states in Australia

- Novel Giardia qPCR developed.
- Used for first comprehensive study of Giardia in sheep across Australia.
- Analysed prevalence and cyst shedding of 3,412 samples over three sampling times.
- Identification of zoonotic and non-zoonotic assemblages.
- High levels of cyst shedding detected.