Mastitis in sheep - The last 10 years and the future of research

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• 作者：A.I. Gelasakis ; V.S. Mavrogianni ; I.G. Petridis ; N.G.C. Vasileiou ; G.C. Fthenakis ; ^{gcf@vet.uth.gr" class="auth_mail" title="E-mail the corresponding author}
• 关键词：Dry-period mastitis ; Genetic resistance ; Intramammary infection ; Mannheimia haemolytica ; Staphycoccus aureus ; Prevention ; Risk factors ; Somatic cell counts ; Teat ; Treatment
• 刊名：Veterinary Microbiology
• 出版年：2015
• 出版时间：14 December 2015
• 年：2015
• 卷：181
• 期：1-2
• 页码：136-146
• 全文大小：576 K

文摘

Bacterial mastitis is a significant welfare and financial problem in sheep flocks. This paper reviews the recently published literature, including publications that highlight the significance and virulence factors of the causal agents, especially Staphylococcus aureus and Mannheimia haemolytica, the primary causes of the disease. Research has also contributed to the understanding of risk factors, including genetic susceptibility of animals to infections, supporting future strategies for sustainable disease control. Pathogenetic mechanisms, including the role of the local defenses in the teat, have also been described and can assist formulation of strategies that induce local immune responses in the teat of ewes. Further to well-established diagnostic techniques, i.e., bacteriological tests and somatic cell counting, advanced methodologies, e.g., proteomics technologies, will likely contribute to more rapid and accurate diagnostics, in turn enhancing mastitis control efforts.