Is Mycoplasma bovis in Bedding Sand Transmissible to Naive Dairy Calves?

Authors

  • D. J. Wilson Animal, Dairy and Veterinary Sciences, Utah State University, Logan, UT 84322
  • A. Justice-Allen Animal, Dairy and Veterinary Sciences, Utah State University, Logan, UT 84322
  • G. Goodell The Dairy Authority, Greeley, CO 80634
  • T. J. Baldwin Animal, Dairy and Veterinary Sciences, Utah State University, Logan, UT 84322
  • R. T. Skirpstunas Animal, Dairy and Veterinary Sciences, Utah State University, Logan, UT 84322
  • K. B. Cavender Animal, Dairy and Veterinary Sciences, Utah State University, Logan, UT 84322

DOI:

https://doi.org/10.21423/aabppro20104126

Keywords:

bedding, Mycoplasma bovis, M. bovis, arthritis, pneumonia, septicemia, death, metritis, mastitis, agalactia

Abstract

The primary objective was to evaluate the possible transmission of Mycoplasma bovis from positive sand bedding to naive dairy calves. Mycoplasma spp, most commonly M. bovis, can infect calves and adults, causing arthritis, pneumonia, septicemia, or death. Cows may also contract mastitis, metritis, or agalactia.

Cover image of the 43rd Conference Proceedings: Two short-horned cattle grazing in a field, surrounded by a flock of egrets. Yellow background.

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Published

2018-02-09

Issue

2010

Section

Research Summaries 2