Mycoplasma gallisepticum and Mycoplasma synoviae in commercial poultry: current control strategies and future

Related Experiment Video

Updated: Jun 9, 2025

Antigen-Capture Enzyme-Linked Immunosorbent Assay for Specific Detection of Mycoplasma pneumoniae
06:04

Antigen-Capture Enzyme-Linked Immunosorbent Assay for Specific Detection of Mycoplasma pneumoniae

Published on: February 24, 2023

2.3K

Anneke Feberwee1, Naola Ferguson-Noel2, Salvatore Catania3

  • 1Royal GD, Deventer, the Netherlands.

Avian Pathology : Journal of the W.V.P.A
|October 29, 2024
PubMed

Insights

Controlling avian mycoplasmas like Mycoplasma gallisepticum and Mycoplasma synoviae is evolving. Future strategies must balance welfare, antimicrobial use, and increased poultry production demands.

Area of Science:

  • Veterinary Microbiology
  • Poultry Science
  • Animal Health

Background:

  • Mycoplasma gallisepticum (Mg) and Mycoplasma synoviae (Ms) are key pathogens in poultry, impacting health and economy.
  • Significant research over 70 years has improved Mg and Ms control via diagnostics, vaccines, and treatments.
  • Current trends in animal welfare and antimicrobial stewardship necessitate adapting control strategies.

Purpose of the Study:

  • To discuss future challenges in avian mycoplasma control.
  • To highlight the impact of welfare, antimicrobial use, and production increases on control strategies.
  • To identify future research needs for avian mycoplasma control.

Main Methods:

  • Expert discussion and review of current trends.
  • Analysis of the interplay between production, welfare, and disease control.
  • Identification of knowledge gaps and future research directions.

Main Results:

  • Existing control methods for Mg and Ms face new challenges.
  • Future avian mycoplasma control must integrate welfare and antimicrobial prudence.
  • Increased poultry production globally will influence disease management.

Conclusions:

  • Adapting to evolving industry demands is crucial for effective avian mycoplasma control.
  • Future research should focus on sustainable and welfare-friendly control methods.
  • Integrated strategies are needed to manage Mg and Ms in commercial poultry.
Keywords:
Mycoplasma gallisepticumMycoplasma synoviaecommercial poultrycontrolfuture challenges

More Related Videos

Loop-mediated Isothermal Amplification LAMP Assays for the Species-specific Detection of Eimeria that Infect Chickens06:57

Loop-mediated Isothermal Amplification LAMP Assays for the Species-specific Detection of Eimeria that Infect Chickens

Published on: February 20, 2015

26.9K
Nucleofection and In Vivo Propagation of Chicken Eimeria Parasites08:26

Nucleofection and In Vivo Propagation of Chicken Eimeria Parasites

Published on: February 14, 2020

6.9K

Related Concept Videos

Biological Methods for Microbial Control01:28

Biological Methods for Microbial Control

Biological agents offer an effective means of controlling microbial growth by leveraging natural processes like predation, competition, and the secretion of antimicrobial substances.Predatory bacteria such as Bdellovibrio species target and kill pathogens like Salmonella and E. coli. They are widely used in poultry farms to control infections. Myxococcus species help combat plant-pathogenic fungi. These naturally occurring predators serve as eco-friendly alternatives to chemical pesticides and...
2
Bacterial Phylum Tenericutes01:24

Bacterial Phylum Tenericutes

The phylum Tenericutes, which includes the single class Mollicutes, comprises bacteria that lack cell walls. The term "Mollicutes" derives from the Latin word mollis, meaning "soft." These organisms are among the smallest known and are commonly referred to as mycoplasmas due to the prominence of the genus Mycoplasma, which includes well-known human pathogens. Despite their inability to stain gram-positively (a result of their lack of cell walls), mycoplasmas are phylogenetically related to the...
Methods for Controlling Microbial Growth01:29

Methods for Controlling Microbial Growth

Microbial growth control refers to various methods employed to inhibit, reduce, or eliminate microorganisms to ensure safety and hygiene across different settings. These methods are categorized based on the target environment and the level of microbial control required.Biocides are versatile agents designed to control microorganisms by either inhibiting their growth or outright killing them. These agents work through various physical, chemical, mechanical, or biological mechanisms. The...
3