Enzootic Campylobacter abortion in cattle

The enzootic Campylobacter abortion in cattle (also: Vibriosis genitalis , Vibriosis disease in cattle , bovine genital campylobacteriosis ) is caused by the bacterium Campylobacter fetus ssp. venerealis, a worldwide pathogen of the genital mucous membranes of cattle , causes and is one of the cover diseases .

Etiology and epidemiology

Cows become infected during mating or through contaminated semen . For years, bulls carry the pathogen with them without symptoms on their foreskin mucosa; Nowadays they are mostly infected by equipment in insemination stations, but also during mating.

Pathogenesis and Clinic

After infection and subsequent colonization of the female genital tract, the 2 to 3 week old embryos die and they are cattle . It can occur at any stage of pregnancy to abortion come. If the infection is limited to the vaginal lining, there will be no damage to the fruit, but the cow is infectious to bulls. The pathogens are eliminated by a local immune reaction; there is immunity for 2 to 3 years.

Animal disease control

The cattle Vibrion disease is a notifiable animal disease . In Germany, this cover disease has mainly been eradicated by artificial insemination and the monitoring of the insemination bulls. Infected and suspicious animals may not be used for breeding. The competent veterinary authority can order treatment, but this does not guarantee freedom from pathogens, which also applies to vaccinations. Vaccinations can, however, keep the losses within limits.

literature

• Medical microbiology, infection and disease theory von Rolle / Mayr 2007

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