Management and biosecurity practices associated with <i>Mycoplasma bovis</i> seropositivity in Swedish dairy herds: a questionnaire study.

ABSTRACT:

Background and objective

Mycoplasma (M.) bovis is a significant cause of pneumonia and mastitis in cattle worldwide and is recognized for its impact on both animal welfare and farm economics. In the absence of an effective vaccine or treatment, control and prevention efforts rely on identifying risk factors associated with both within- and between-herd transmission. The aim of this study was to investigate associations between herd-level M. bovis seropositivity and biosecurity and management routines in Swedish dairy herds.

Methodology

An online questionnaire was distributed to 146 dairy farmers in southern Sweden. The questionnaire contained 66 closed questions regarding external and internal biosecurity, calf management practices, milking routines and animal

SUBMITTER: Alvasen K 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC12456186 | biostudies-literature | 2025

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature