Also known as: M.agalactiae
| Mycoplasma agalactiae | |
|---|---|
| Phylum | Firmicutes |
| Class | Mollicutes |
| Order | Mycoplasmatales |
| Family | Mycoplasmataceae |
| Genus | Mycoplasma |
| Species | M.agalactiae |
Introduction
M. agalactiae is a species of the Mycoplasmas genus. It causes Contagious agalactia which is a severe febrile disease of sheep and goats in parts of Europe, Africa and Asia resulting in Mastitis, arthritis and conjunctivitis following parturition. It also causes abortion and fatal pneumonia in young animals.
M.agalactiae is shed in milk and can be localised in supramammary lymph nodes. There are inactivated, attenuated vaccines available.
| Mycoplasma agalactiae Learning Resources | |
|---|---|
 Search for recent publications via CAB Abstract (CABI log in required) |
Mycoplasma agalactiae publications |
 |
This article is still under construction. |