Prevalence and transmission patterns of Mycoplasma bovis in comingled Holstein dairy heifers from two different parent farms

Prevalence and transmission patterns of Mycoplasma bovis in comingled Holstein dairy heifers from two different parent farms

Abstract Background Mycoplasma bovis probably enters dairy herds when carrier animals are introduced. Comingled calves that become subclinical M. bovis carriers could promote cross-dairy transmission. A prospective cohort study in Holstein heifers from two unrelated herds (Farms A and B previously M...

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Main Authors: Billy I. Smith, Larry K. Fox, Helen W. Aceto
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: BMC 2025-04-01
Series:BMC Veterinary Research
Subjects:
Asymptomatic carrier
Prospective cohort
Dairy heifer
Prevalence
Comingled
Online Access:https://doi.org/10.1186/s12917-025-04699-8
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