Effects of Feeding Mycoplasma bovis to Neonatal Bull Calves

Authors

  • J. C. Stebbins Animal and Veterinary Science, University of Idaho, Moscow, ID
  • C. S. Schneider Animal and Veterinary Science, University of Idaho, Moscow, ID

DOI:

https://doi.org/10.21423/aabppro20084473

Keywords:

Mycoplasma bovis, transmission, direct contact, environmental exposure, parturition, fomites, milk replacer

Abstract

Mycoplasma bovis has been identified as the etiologic agent in a variety of bovine diseases. Transmission of M. bovis may occur by direct contact, environmental exposure, vertical transmission at parturition, and often involves fomites. The objective of this study was to evaluate the effects of feeding viable M. bovis as manifest through body site colonization, clinical disease and animal health. The hypothesis of this study was feeding M. bovis in milk replacer would result in body site colonization and decreased animal health.

Cover image of the 41st Conference Proceedings: A herd of cattle standing in the field, framed by a cloudy sky. Yellow background.

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Published

2008-09-25

Issue

2008

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