What to do if you have bovine Mycoplasma contagiosum pneumonia? Prevention and control measures for infectious mycoplasma pneumonia in bovines
Bovine infectious mycoplasma pneumonia mainly causes respiratory symptoms in cattle, and the body temperature of the affected cattle rises by about 42 °C, which can last for 3~4 days. The herd has poor appetite, the sick cows cough and panting, the cough worsens in the early morning and midnight, and there is clear or purulent nasal juice. Some cattle have secondary diarrhea with bloody feces. Arthritis and keratoconjunctivitis may occur. All cattle can become ill, but calves are more severe. Case fatality rates vary from field to field and can be as high as 50%.
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Early diagnosis of infectious mycoplasma pneumonia in bovine can effectively control the disease with early treatment, and antibiotics are effective in early treatment.
Drug therapy is relatively poor in the advanced stages of the disease. In the event of infectious mycoplasma pneumonia in animals, you can seek an online veterinary teacher from the Animal Husbandry Hall in time, and professional consultation services can be provided free of charge. In severe cases, there are sometimes other symptoms complicated, and the treatment methods vary greatly, so please seek out a veterinarian as soon as this disease occurs.
At present, there is no vaccine for bovine infectious mycoplasma pneumonia to prevent the epidemic, and the main thing is to do a good job in the prevention of management. It can be determined that Mycoplasma bovis pneumonia is closely related to transport stress, and poor living environment is an important cause of Mycoplasma bovis pneumonia. Therefore, the following management measures can reduce the occurrence of Mycoplasma bovis pneumonia.
1. Strengthen the management of cattle introduction: minimize long-distance transportation and do not introduce cattle from epidemic areas. When it is necessary to transport, make preparations before and after transportation, and isolate and observe the introduced cattle in accordance with reasonable methods.
2. The principle of self-breeding and self-rearing: self-breeding and self-rearing can effectively avoid the introduction of foreign diseases, and it is a very recommended breeding method.
3. Strengthen feeding management: keep the barn well ventilated, clean and dry. The density of the herd is appropriate to avoid overcrowding. Cattle of different ages and origins should be kept separately as much as possible. Appropriate supplementation of concentrates, vitamins and minerals to ensure the full nutrition of the diet.
4. Strengthen disease prevention: regularly disinfect the cowshed, find and isolate sick cattle in time, and diagnose and treat them as soon as possible. Introduction can be combined with prophylaxis if necessary.