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Bovine genital mycoplasmosis
The Canadian Veterinary Journal = La Revue Veterinaire Canadienne
|November 1, 1981
Summary
Bovine genital mycoplasmosis, caused by Acheloplasmas and Mycoplasma, leads to lesions and abortion in cattle. Research is ongoing to differentiate harmful from harmless strains and develop semen treatments.
Area of Science:
- Veterinary Microbiology
- Animal Reproduction
Background:
- Bovine genital diseases are often linked to infections by Acheloplasmas, Mycoplasma bovis, and Mycoplasma bovigenitalium.
- Ureaplasma infections, in particular, manifest in acute and chronic granular vulvitis and can contribute to abortion in cattle.
Purpose of the Study:
- To provide a comprehensive overview of the clinical and microbiological aspects of bovine genital mycoplasmosis.
- To discuss the significance of ureaplasma and mycoplasma infections in cattle reproductive health.
Main Methods:
- Clinical descriptions of acute and chronic granular vulvitis in field and experimental settings.
- Microbiological examination of ureaplasma and mycoplasma recovery from bull semen and preputial washings.
Main Results:
- Detailed accounts of ureaplasma infections, including their role in abortion.
- Outlined recovery rates of ureaplasma and mycoplasma from bulls, highlighting challenges in distinguishing pathogenic from non-pathogenic isolates.
Conclusions:
- Bovine genital mycoplasmosis presents complex clinical and microbiological challenges.
- Ongoing development of methods to treat semen for these mycoplasmal organisms is crucial for disease management.