Mycoplasmas and the Dairy Industry

Authors

  • Ricardo F. Rosenbusch Department of Veterinary Microbiology and Preventive Medicine, College of Veterinary Medicine, Iowa State University, Ames, IA 50011

DOI:

https://doi.org/10.21423/aabppro20094256

Keywords:

Mycoplasmal infections, management practice, health measures, control, interventions

Abstract

Mycoplasmal infections are of significant concern to dairy producers, and their concerns have energized changes in diagnosis, control, and prevention of the infections. Since management practices have significant impact on these infections, these practices need to be evaluated and adjustments made to coordinate them with the health measures to be applied.

In this presentation, a historical and current review of health measures applied to mycoplasmal infections is extended with a look forward to future needs in this area. Deficiencies in the application of control measures are highlighted, and opportunities for better interventions are surveyed.

Cover image of the 42nd Conference Proceedings: Cattle grazing in a spring field along the horizon. In the foreground, one brown cow with a triangle marking and ear tags is posing. Yellow background.

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Published

2009-09-10

Issue

2009

Section

Dairy Sessions