Mycoplasma infection in cattle

II. Mastitis and other diseases

Authors

  • D. L. Step Department o{Veterinary Clinical Sciences, Boren Veterinary Teaching Hospital, Oklahoma State University, Stillwater, OK 74078
  • John G. Kirkpatrick Department o{Veterinary Clinical Sciences, Boren Veterinary Teaching Hospital, Oklahoma State University, Stillwater, OK 74078

DOI:

https://doi.org/10.21423/bovine-vol35no2p171-176

Keywords:

bacterial diseases, bovine mastitis, cattle diseases, clinical aspects, diagnosis, disease control, disease transmission, mastitis, mycoplasmosis, pathogenesis, treatment

Abstract

Mycoplasma spp. have been associated with many disease entities in cattle including mastitis, keratoconjunctivitis, otitis media, decubital abscesses, meningitis, reproductive problems and the pneumonia-arthritis symdrome. Since there are no pathognomonic signs to aid in making a clinical diagnosis, diagnosis of Mycoplasma infections presents a challenge to practitioners. Culture with identification of the organism and other ancillary tests are required for definitive diagnosis. Failure to respond to treatment is common. Isolation/segregation and culling infected or carrier animals are the best recommendations for control and prevention of Mycoplasma infections in a herd. In a companion paper, the pneumonia-arthritis syndrome was discussed. This paper reviews other disease entities caused by Mycoplasma spp.

Cover image of Volume 35, No.2 of the Bovine Practitioner: a photo of the Vancouver harbor at dawn--several ships are moored at the base of skyscrapers.

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Published

2001-06-01

Issue

Vol. 35, No. 2 (2001 June)

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How to Cite

Mycoplasma infection in cattle: II. Mastitis and other diseases. (2001). The Bovine Practitioner, 35(2), 171-176. https://doi.org/10.21423/bovine-vol35no2p171-176

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