Solution name: Prevention strategies against Contagious agalactia

Aim: Hereafter we propose the basic steps for preventing sheep against Contagious agalactia.

Description:

Infections of sheep with species of genus Mycoplasma may cause disease called Contagious agalactia. Common clinical signs of the disease are mastitis, keratoconjunctivitis and arthritis. It is widespread all over the world producing dramatic economic loss, therefore, the establishment of prophylactic measures is of high consideration.   

Although several species of the genus Mycoplasmas are involved in the pathogenesis of Contagious agalactia, the main causative factor is Mycoplasma agalactiae. Mycoplasma agalactiae seems to be sensitive in most of antibiotics in vitro. However, the same antibiotic on field has usually limited effectiveness against the microorganism. Therefore, the implementation of preventive measures is the only way of controlling the disease. Successful prevention can be achieved through vaccination modalities and periodical test of milk for the circulation of the microorganism.