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Risk factors for bovine periodontal disease - a preliminary study.
A C Borsanelli1, L Viora2, T Parkin2
1School of Veterinary Medicine, Universidade Federal de Goiás, Goiânia, Goiás 74690-900, Brazil.
Animal : an International Journal of Animal Bioscience
|March 13, 2021
Summary
Older cattle are more prone to developing bovine periodontitis, a complex oral disease. This pilot study found age significantly increases the risk, impacting animal welfare and productivity.
Area of Science:
- Veterinary Medicine
- Animal Health
- Oral Pathology
Background:
- Bovine periodontitis is a complex, multifactorial infectious disease affecting cattle.
- The precise causes and risk factors for bovine periodontitis are not fully understood.
- Understanding these factors is crucial for improving cattle health and productivity.
Purpose of the Study:
- To identify potential risk factors associated with the development of bovine periodontitis.
- To investigate the relationship between age, breed, gender, and periodontitis in cattle.
- To lay the groundwork for future research into cattle oral health.
Main Methods:
- A pilot study involving the examination of 75 bovine dental arcades (35 with lesions, 40 healthy).
- Data collected from cattle at an abattoir in Scotland over seven visits.
- Multivariable logistic regression analysis was employed to assess risk factors.
Main Results:
- Increasing age was significantly associated with a higher likelihood of periodontitis (odds ratio 1.5 per year).
- Breed did not show a significant influence on the age-related effect within this study's scope.
- Periodontitis prevalence increases with age in cattle, though mechanisms require further investigation.
Conclusions:
- Age is a significant risk factor for bovine periodontitis.
- Periodontitis may cause oral pain and reduce productivity in older cattle.
- Further large-scale studies are needed to fully understand risk factors and impacts on animal welfare and productivity.
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