Mycoplasma bovis infections in cattle

Document Type

Article

Journal/Book Title/Conference

Journal of Veterinary Internal Medicine

Volume

25

Issue

4

Publisher

Wiley-Blackwell

Publication Date

2011

First Page

772

Last Page

783

Abstract

Mycoplasma bovis is a pathogen causing respiratory disease, otitis media, arthritis, mastitis, and a variety of other diseases in cattle worldwide. It is increasingly recognized by the veterinary and livestock communities as having an important impact on the health, welfare, and productivity of dairy and beef cattle. M. bovis diseases can be difficult to diagnose and control because of inconsistent disease expression and response to treatments and vaccines, and large gaps in our understanding of the epidemiology and pathophysiology of these diseases. There are limited data on which to base evidence‐based decisions for treatment and control, and the literature contains differing clinical biases and opinions. This document is intended for veterinarians dealing with cattle and is focused on the cattle production systems of North America. The goal of the consensus statement panel was to encourage an evidence‐based approach to M. bovis problems. The scientific literature was critically reviewed, including peer‐reviewed journal articles and reviews obtained by database searches using the terms “Mycoplasma bovis” or “mycoplasma + cattle.” Where other data were lacking, conference proceedings were reviewed as a source of expert opinion.

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J Vet Intern Med 25:4:772- 783, 2011

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