Brucella ovis-induced abortion in ewes.
Aborted fetuses and placental tissue from ewes in 2 flocks were submitted for diagnostic examinations. Brucella ovis was isolated from fetal lung or abomasal contents, or both. Placentitis was a consistent gross lesion. Microscopic lesions included suppurative pneumonia and placentitis.
D000028:Abortion, Induced / Q000662:veterinary*; D000031:Abortion, Septic / Q000662:veterinary; D000034:Abortion, Veterinary / Q000209:etiology*; D000818:Animals; D002006:Brucellosis / Q000150:complications / Q000662:veterinary*; D005260:Female; D010922:Placenta Diseases / Q000209:etiology / Q000662:veterinary*; D011247:Pregnancy; D012756:Sheep; D012757:Sheep Diseases / Q000209:etiology*