Download or read book Mycoplasma Diseases of Ruminants written by Robin Nicholas and published by CABI. This book was released on 2008 with total page 255 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Mycoplasmas are the smallest of free-living organisms and are intermediate between viruses and bacteria. Many species thrive as parasites in animal (including human) hosts. This book is based on proceedings of a conference held in Palermo, Italy. It reviews some of the most important mycoplasma diseases of sheep, goats and cattle including contagious bovine pleuropneumonia, contagious agalactia and calf pneumonia, which are listed by the OIE because of their economic implications.
Download or read book Polymicrobial Diseases written by Kim A. Brogden and published by . This book was released on 2002 with total page 460 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Polymicrobial diseases, those involving more than one etiologic agent, are more common than is generally realized and include respiratory diseases, gastroenteritis, conjunctivitis, keratitis, hepatitis, periodontal diseases, multiple sclerosis, genital infections, intra -- abdominal infections, and pertussis.
Download or read book Mycoplasma bovis Infections written by Katarzyna Dudek and published by MDPI. This book was released on 2021-03-11 with total page 152 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: This book presents the most important issues related to infections with Mycoplasma bovis, an etiological agent of many disorders in cattle, such as bronchopneumonia, mastitis, arthritis, otitis, keratoconjunctivitis, meningitis, and endocarditis. It consists of one review and eight research articles that discuss lung local immunity in experimental M. bovis pneumonia, antimicrobial susceptibility of M. bovis isolates, aspects related to M. bovis antibody testing, new data on the efficacy of seminal extender in M. bovis, as well as the importance of imported bull examination for this pathogen.
Download or read book Respiratory Diseases Induced in Small Ruminants by Viruses and Mycoplasma written by W. B. Martin and published by . This book was released on 1982 with total page 26 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt:
Download or read book Wildlife Disease Ecology written by Kenneth Wilson and published by Cambridge University Press. This book was released on 2019-11-14 with total page 693 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Introduces readers to key case studies that illustrate how theory and data can be integrated to understand wildlife disease ecology.
Download or read book Veterinary Vaccines written by Samia Metwally and published by John Wiley & Sons. This book was released on 2021-04-01 with total page 350 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Provides a concise and authoritative reference on the use of vaccines against diseases of livestock Compiled by Senior Animal Health Officers at The Food and Agriculture Organization of the United Nations, and with contributions from international leading experts, Veterinary Vaccines: Principles and Applications is a concise and authoritative reference featuring easily readable reviews of the latest research in vaccinology and vaccine immune response to pathogens of major economic impact to livestock. It covers advice and recommendations for vaccine production, quality control, and effective vaccination schemes including vaccine selection, specifications, vaccination programs, vaccine handling in the field, application, failures, and assessment of herd protection. In addition, the book presents discussions on the current status and potential future developments of vaccines and vaccination against selected transboundary animal diseases. Provides a clear and comprehensive guide on using veterinary vaccines to protect livestock from diseases Teaches the principles of vaccinology and vaccine immune response Highlights the vaccine production schemes and standards for quality control testing Offers easy-to-read reviews of the most current research on the subject Gives readers advice and recommendations on which vaccination schemes are most effective Discusses the today’s state of vaccines and vaccination against selected transboundary animal diseases as well as possible future developments in the field Veterinary Vaccines: Principles and Applications is an important resource for veterinary practitioners, animal health department officials, vaccine scientists, and veterinary students. It will also be of interest to professional associations and NGO active in livestock industry.
Download or read book Contagious Bovine Pleuropneumonia and Mycoplasma Mycoides Var Mycoides 1852 1968 written by Moshe Shifrine and published by . This book was released on 1970 with total page 138 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt:
Download or read book Mycoplasma Protocols written by Roger J. Miles and published by Springer Science & Business Media. This book was released on 1998-05-25 with total page 362 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: This is a collection of cutting-edge mycoplasma methods for the detection, isolation, identification, characterization, and genetic manipulation of the pathogenic mycoplasmas. These step-by-step methods are crafted for successful reproducibility and include biochemical, genetic, and molecular techniques essential to understanding pathogenecity and adhesion to host cells. They also cover the detection of mycoplasmas in cell cultures, an important tool not only in viral diagnosis and research, but also in the production of vaccines and various biological products.
Download or read book The Role of Mycoplasma Species in Bovine Respiratory Disease Complex in Feedlot Cattle in South Africa written by Christopher Antony Paul Carrington and published by . This book was released on 2007 with total page 284 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt:
Download or read book Contagious Agalactia and Other Mycoplasmal Diseases of Small Ruminants written by G. E. Jones and published by . This book was released on 1987 with total page 132 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt:
Download or read book Bovine Orthopedics An Issue of Veterinary Clinics of North America Food Animal Practice written by David E. Anderson and published by Elsevier Health Sciences. This book was released on 2014-03-28 with total page 313 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: This issue focuses on the latest treatment options concerning bovine orthopedic conditions. Topics covered include: external fixation devices, orthotics and prosthetics, coxofemoral disease, septic arthritis, splints and casts, stifle disorders, internal fixation, diseases of the tendon, imaging techniques, and more!
Download or read book Learning from SARS written by Institute of Medicine and published by National Academies Press. This book was released on 2004-04-26 with total page 376 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: The emergence of severe acute respiratory syndrome (SARS) in late 2002 and 2003 challenged the global public health community to confront a novel epidemic that spread rapidly from its origins in southern China until it had reached more than 25 other countries within a matter of months. In addition to the number of patients infected with the SARS virus, the disease had profound economic and political repercussions in many of the affected regions. Recent reports of isolated new SARS cases and a fear that the disease could reemerge and spread have put public health officials on high alert for any indications of possible new outbreaks. This report examines the response to SARS by public health systems in individual countries, the biology of the SARS coronavirus and related coronaviruses in animals, the economic and political fallout of the SARS epidemic, quarantine law and other public health measures that apply to combating infectious diseases, and the role of international organizations and scientific cooperation in halting the spread of SARS. The report provides an illuminating survey of findings from the epidemic, along with an assessment of what might be needed in order to contain any future outbreaks of SARS or other emerging infections.
Download or read book Agriculture and Biotechnology written by J. Frey and published by . This book was released on 1996 with total page 188 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt:
Download or read book Diseases of The Goat written by John G. Matthews and published by John Wiley & Sons. This book was released on 2016-09-26 with total page 472 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Diseases of the Goat, 4th Edition, is a revised and updated edition of the popular tool for veterinarians featuring of all aspects of goat medicine—from initial assessment and examination to diagnosis, treatment, and control of conditions. This highly practical, concise handbook is designed for frequent reference, and is suitable for all those treating and keeping goats. Provides information on to predators, euthanasia, post-mortem technique, and fracture repair Includes expanded coverage of a number of topics to appeal to a wider and more international audience especially in relation to poisonous plants Incorporates the impact of new developments in goat diseases, such as the geographical spread of exotic diseases into new regions
Download or read book The Use of Drugs in Food Animals written by National Research Council and published by National Academies Press. This book was released on 1999-01-12 with total page 276 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: The use of drugs in food animal production has resulted in benefits throughout the food industry; however, their use has also raised public health safety concerns. The Use of Drugs in Food Animals provides an overview of why and how drugs are used in the major food-producing animal industriesâ€"poultry, dairy, beef, swine, and aquaculture. The volume discusses the prevalence of human pathogens in foods of animal origin. It also addresses the transfer of resistance in animal microbes to human pathogens and the resulting risk of human disease. The committee offers analysis and insight into these areas: Monitoring of drug residues. The book provides a brief overview of how the FDA and USDA monitor drug residues in foods of animal origin and describes quality assurance programs initiated by the poultry, dairy, beef, and swine industries. Antibiotic resistance. The committee reports what is known about this controversial problem and its potential effect on human health. The volume also looks at how drug use may be minimized with new approaches in genetics, nutrition, and animal management.
Download or read book Current Challenges in Controlling Ruminant Diseases Associated with Mycoplasma Bovis Mycoides and Ovipneumoniae written by Brittany Ann Wilhite and published by . This book was released on 2019 with total page pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Mycoplasma bacteria were discovered and have been explored in published literature for well over a century. Most notably, these organisms lack a cell wall and cause disease in animals and humans depending on the bacterial species. This report explores the characteristics of Mycoplasma bovis, mycoides, and ovipneumoniae and their associated challenges in controlling disease in ruminants, current strategies for mitigation, and possible utilization of vaccines for prevention. Mycoplasma bovis, one of the more pathogenic strains, affects cattle and manifests itself in causing mastitis, pneumonia, ocular signs, arthritis, and other symptoms. Economic losses from Mycoplasma bovis are incurred from the high morbidity rates. Laboratory diagnostics are necessary to confirm this causative agent. Treatment of Mycoplasma bovis, including the use of effective antimicrobials, is still debated. Sound herd management, as well as potential vaccination, are critical in the prevention of mycoplasmas within the United States. Mycoplasma mycoides, also affecting cattle, is the bacterium causing contagious bovine pleuro- pneumonia. Today, this condition primarily affects herds in Asia and Africa; however, American and British economies were affected by a suspected and primary diagnosis of this disease in the mid- to late- 1800s. Transmitted via aerosols, Mycoplasma mycoides causes primarily respiratory signs in adult cattle and arthritis in calves. Only a few different diagnostic tests can confirm Mycoplasma mycoides, but a confirmation, aside from clinical signs, is made post-mortem. There have been reports of antimicrobials demonstrating effectiveness with regard to combating Mycoplasma mycoides; however, there is no standard protocol for treatment at this time. Sanitary and medical prophylaxis is recommended to control and prevent Mycoplasma mycoides from infiltrating a herd. Finally, Mycoplasma ovipneumoniae has been implicated in domestic flocks of sheep and goats in addition to wildlife. Respiratory morbidities and high transmissibility of Mycoplasma ovipneumoniae result in significant losses. A polymerase chain reaction (PCR) or competitive enzyme-linked immunosorbent assay (ELISA) can be used to diagnose the bacteria. Separating domestic flocks from wildlife is imperative in protecting both groups. Strategies to combat mycoplasmas include individual animal testing, herd surveys, and isolation of animals before exposure to the herd, among others. Vaccination strategies should be more aggressively investigated. In conclusion, there is much to be done in understanding and controlling this complex microorganism in ruminants.
Download or read book Molecular Biology and Pathogenicity of Mycoplasmas written by Shmuel Razin and published by Springer Science & Business Media. This book was released on 2007-05-08 with total page 574 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: was the result of the efforts of Robert Cleverdon. The rapidly developing discipline of molecular biology and the rapidly expanding knowledge of the PPLO were brought together at this meeting. In addition to the PPLO specialists, the conference invited Julius Marmur to compare PPLO DNA to DNA of other organisms; David Garfinkel, who was one of the first to develop computer models of metabolism; Cyrus Levinthal to talk about coding; and Henry Quastler to discuss information theory constraints on very small cells. The conference was an announcement of the role of PPLO in the fundamental understanding of molecular biology. Looking back 40-some years to the Connecticut meeting, it was a rather bold enterprise. The meeting was international and inter-disciplinary and began a series of important collaborations with influences resonating down to the present. If I may be allowed a personal remark, it was where I first met Shmuel Razin, who has been a leading figure in the emerging mycoplasma research and a good friend. This present volume is in some ways the fulfillment of the promise of that early meeting. It is an example of the collaborative work of scientists in building an understanding of fundamental aspects of biology.
