Mycoplasma bovis Infections in young calves.
Mycoplasma bovis has emerged as an important pathogen of young intensively reared calves in North America. A variety of clinical diseases are associated with M bovis infections of calves, including respiratory disease, otitis media, arthritis, and some less common presentations. Clinical disease associated with M bovis often is chronic, debilitating, and poorly responsive to antimicrobial therapy. Current control measures are centered on reducing exposure to M bovis through contaminated milk or other sources, and nonspecific control measures to maximize respiratory defenses of the calf. This article focuses on the clinical and epidemiologic aspects of M bovis infections in young calves.
Maunsell
Fiona P
FP
Department of Infectious Diseases and Pathology, College of Veterinary Medicine, University of Florida, P.O. Box 110880, Gainesville, FL 32611, USA. maunsellf@vetmed.ufl.edu
Donovan
G Arthur
GA
D000818:Animals; D000831:Animals, Newborn; D000900:Anti-Bacterial Agents / Q000627:therapeutic use*; D002417:Cattle; D002418:Cattle Diseases / Q000188:drug therapy / Q000453:epidemiology* / Q000382:microbiology; D003937:Diagnosis, Differential; D024881:Drug Resistance, Bacterial; D005260:Female; D008297:Male; D009175:Mycoplasma Infections / Q000188:drug therapy / Q000453:epidemiology / Q000382:microbiology / Q000662:veterinary*; D045682:Mycoplasma bovis / Q000187:drug effects / Q000254:growth & development / Q000472:pathogenicity; D016896:Treatment Outcome
D000900:Anti-Bacterial Agents