A review of sexually transmitted bovine trichomoniasis and campylobacteriosis affecting cattle reproductive health

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• 作者：Aubrey N. Michi^a ; Pedro H. Favetto^b ; John Kastelic^a ; Eduardo R. Cobo^a ; ^{ecobo@ucalgary.ca" class="auth_mail" title="E-mail the corresponding author}
• 关键词：Sexually transmitted disease ; Tritrichomonas foetus ; Campylobacter fetus venerealis ; Cattle ; Vaccine
• 刊名：Theriogenology
• 出版年：2016
• 出版时间：15 March 2016
• 年：2016
• 卷：85
• 期：5
• 页码：781-791
• 全文大小：409 K

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The objective is to discuss sexually transmitted diseases caused by Tritrichomonas foetus (T foetus) and Campylobacter fetus (C fetus) subsp. venerealis, with a focus on prevalence, pathogenesis, and diagnosis in cows and bulls. Diagnosis and control are problematic because these diseases cause severe reproductive losses in cows, but in bulls are clinically asymptomatic, which allows the disease to flourish, especially in the absence of legislated control programs. We review research regarding prophylactic systemic immunization of bulls and cows with antigens of T foetus and C fetus venerealis and their efficacy in preventing or clearing preexisting infections in the genital tract. Current diagnostic methods of C fetus venerealis and T foetus (microbial culture and PCR) should be improved. Review of the latest advances in bovine trichomoniasis and campylobacteriosis should promote knowledge and provide an impetus to pursue further efforts to control bovine sexually transmitted diseases.