Survey of Victorian small ruminant herds for mycoplasmas associated with contagious agalactia and molecular characterisation of Mycoplasma mycoides subspecies capri isolates from one herd

ConclusionThe isolation of Mmc indicates that this subspecies persists in Australian small ruminant populations. However, full genome sequencing and in vitro animal experimentation are needed to unequivocally demonstrate the avirulence of Australian strains.

Source: Australian Veterinary Journal - September 26, 2017 Category: Veterinary Research Authors: OM Olaogun, A Kanci, SR Barber, KA Tivendale, PF Markham, MS Marenda, GF Browning Tags: PRODUCTION ANIMALS Source Type: research