Ep 38: Creeping Through the Herd – Bovine Mycoplasma

Ep 38: Creeping Through the Herd – Bovine Mycoplasma

In this episode, Natasha and Charles explore the topic of Mycoplasma in cattle. Charles also brings Natasha up to speed on BTV-3 and the availability of licensed vaccines to mitigate the spread.

Colin Mason, based in Scotland, joins Charles to discuss the impact of Mycoplasma in cattle from a Scottish perspective. Colin reveals how the ability to detect Mycoplasma has improved over the last 20 years, along with changes to both disease presentations and the levels of disease seen in herds.

Catherine McAloon also joins Charles to discuss her investigative research into Mycoplasma in Irish herds. We find out if herds previously affected by Mycoplasma still carry active infections and how the bacteria can colonise herds without causing disease.

This episode is sponsored by Protivity from Zoetis. Tune in to Kieran O’Mahony, Area Veterinary Manager at Zoetis, to gain insights into the exciting development of the vaccine.

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