Taylorella equigenitalis in Icelandic intact males compared with other horse breeds using natural cover.

ABSTRACT:

Background

Contagious equine metritis (CEM) is caused by Taylorella equigenitalis. It is a venereal disease that is detected in some breeds more than others and can cause temporary infertility with substantial costs for regular testing, sanitation and retesting. There was a perceived increase in T. equigenitalis-positive cases in Icelandic intact males where natural cover is common.

Objectives

We aimed to investigate the prevalence of T. equigenitalis in Icelandic intact males and compare to draught horse and Haflinger intact males. We hypothesised that prevalence of T. equigenitalis is higher in Icelandic compared with draught and Haflinger intact males.

Study design

Cross sectional.

Methods

Swabs from 76 Icelandic, 35 Haflinger, and 51 draught horse intact ma

SUBMITTER: Grabatin M 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC11807930 | biostudies-literature | 2025 Mar

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature