| Brucella ovis | |
|---|---|
| Phylum | Proteobacteria |
| Class | Alpha Proteobacteria |
| Order | Rhizobiales |
| Family | Brucellaceae |
| Genus | Brucella |
| Species | B.ovis |
Introduction
Brucella ovis is the bacterial organism responsible for Ovine Epididymitis. It is one of the Brucella genus of bacteria.
It is a gram negative coccobacillus that sometimes forms chains in tissues.
Lifecycle
Brucella ovis can be transmitted by the stable fly.
Pathogenesis
Severe inflammation of the epididymis particularly the tail cause formation of spermatocoeles and fibrinous adhesions.
Diseases
Ovine Brucellosis AKA Ovine Epididymitis. Disease is notifiable to the World Organisation for Animal Health (OIE)
References
<references\> Animal Health & Production Compendium, Brucella ovis datasheet, accessed 02/06/2011 @ http://www.cabi.org/ahpc/
Merck Veterinary Manual, Brucellosis in sheep, accessed online 06/06/2011 @ http://www.merckvetmanual.com/mvm/index.jsp?cfile=htm/bc/110506.htm&word=brucella%2covis