Mycoplasmas recovered from bovine genitalia, aborted foetuses and placentas in the Republic of South Africa

A total of 917 Mycoplasma isolations were made from 4 092 specimens originating from 2 874 cattle in private herds and at AI stations. The percentages of isolations from the different sources were: cervico-vaginal mucus 14,6%, semen 43%, preputial wash 25%, foetuses 3,3% and placentas 15%. Mycoplasm...

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Published inOnderstepoort journal of veterinary research Vol. 52; no. 2; pp. 105 - 110
Main Authors Trichard, C.J.V, Jacobsz, E.P
Format Journal Article
LanguageEnglish
Published South Africa 01.06.1985
Subjects
Abortion, Veterinary - microbiology
Animals
Cattle
Cattle Diseases - microbiology
Cervix Uteri - microbiology
Female
fetus
Fetus - microbiology
genitalia
Genitalia, Female - microbiology
isolation
Male
Mycoplasma
Mycoplasma Infections - epidemiology
Mycoplasma Infections - veterinary
Mycoplasmataceae - isolation & purification
placenta
Placenta - microbiology
Pregnancy
Semen - microbiology
Vagina - microbiology
South Africa
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Summary:A total of 917 Mycoplasma isolations were made from 4 092 specimens originating from 2 874 cattle in private herds and at AI stations. The percentages of isolations from the different sources were: cervico-vaginal mucus 14,6%, semen 43%, preputial wash 25%, foetuses 3,3% and placentas 15%. Mycoplasma bovigenitalium, the most common isolate, was recovered from 39% of males, 47% of females, 25% of foetuses and 11% of placentas. A wide spectrum of mycoplasmas was present, and varying combinations were common. The possible pathogenic significance of the isolates is discussed.
ISSN:0030-2465
2219-0635