chickens Mycoplasmosis, ORT prevention and treatment
Anna Schwarz, Hilde Van Meirhaeghe and Maarten de Gussem
2013 Copyright 2012 VETWORKS Overview - Mycoplasmosis Introduction on Mycoplasmosis infections: Mycoplasma special characteristics of the disease agent Mycoplasma synoviae (Ms) in broilers, layers and breeders - economical impact?
Prevalence data on Ms
Diagnostics
Treatment and prevention options
Conclusions
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Conclusions Mg in breeders eradication program in Europe
Mycoplasma synoviae - Prevalence often is high
Causal relation between EAA and Ms There seem to be different strains of Ms with different tissue tropism ( oviduct, trachea and joints) Economical damage in breeders and layers is important Reduced egg weight and egg shell quality, hence hatchability (5-10 eggs/HH) Vertical transmission to offspring Good prevention of other pathogens that affect the reproductive tract will minimize EAA Antibiotic treatment can reduce EAA but relapses occur Prevention: MSH vaccine is available in EU Copyright 2012 VETWORKS Overview - ORT Introduction on ORT infections
Pathogenesis, clinical signs
Diagnostics
Treatment and control
Conclusions
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Conclusions Not possible to make general recommendations for drug of choice for ORT Huge variation of sensitivity profile between regions (intensive poultry area versus less intensive) For each veterinarian/group of farms, a formularium should be made based on MIC or antibiogram data, involving all AB available
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Overview use of Aivlosin in poultry Introduction Mode of action and consequences Aivlosin is a macrolide antibiotic with specific activity against important poultry pathogens : Mycoplasma spp. Choices of treatment for Mycoplasma spp. ORT Clostridium spp. Main features of tylvalosin Case reports Mycoplasma gallisepticum MS ORT BE Clostridium Conclusions 6 Copyright 2012 VETWORKS Thanks for your attention