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Concurrent conjunctivitis and placentitis in aborted bovine fetuses.

R D Murray1

  • 1Department of Veterinary Clinical Science, University of Liverpool, Leahurst, Neston, South Wirral.

Zentralblatt Fur Veterinarmedizin. Reihe A
|November 1, 1991
PubMed
Summary

Consistent histopathological lesions were observed in aborted fetuses, suggesting a link to Ureaplasma diversum. These findings in fetal and placental tissues indicate a potential cause for bovine abortions.

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Area of Science:

  • Veterinary Pathology
  • Reproductive Diseases in Cattle

Background:

  • Bovine abortions pose significant economic challenges in the cattle industry.
  • Identifying consistent etiological agents for fetal loss is crucial for herd management.

Purpose of the Study:

  • To characterize histopathological lesions in aborted bovine fetuses.
  • To investigate potential causes, including infectious agents like Ureaplasma diversum.

Main Methods:

  • Examination of 136 aborted bovine fetuses over three years.
  • Multi-disciplinary diagnostic investigation including histopathology.
  • Comparison of lesions with experimental Ureaplasma diversum inoculation.

Main Results:

  • Consistent histopathological lesions found in 10 fetuses.
  • Lesions included conjunctival hyperplasia, alveolitis, and necrotic placentitis.
  • Similar lesions observed in cases linked to Ureaplasma diversum.

Conclusions:

  • The observed fetal and placental lesions are suggestive of Ureaplasma diversum infection.
  • Ureaplasma diversum is a potential cause of abortion in cattle.
  • Further investigation into Ureaplasma diversum as a cause of bovine abortion is warranted.

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