A serological and molecular study on the occurrence of mycoplasmas in European bison (Bison bonasus) from two areas of Eastern Poland

Dudek, Katarzyna; Bednarek, D.; Szacawa, Ewelina; Ayling, Roger D.; Krzysiak, Michał; Marczuk, Jan

doi:10.1515/pjvs-2015-0115

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“…So far, antibodies against Mycoplasma bovigenitalium have been confirmed in European bison with balanoposthitis [ 33 ]. Previous serological studies have revealed a similar low seroprevalence of M. bovis in European bison [ 4 , 34 ].…”

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A serological survey of pathogens associated with the respiratory and digestive system in the Polish European bison (Bison bonasus) population in 2017–2022

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Background The European bison (Bison bonasus) is a near threatened species and requires health monitoring. The aim of the present study was to determine the prevalence of antibodies to pathogens known to cause respiratory and digestive illness in ruminants. Results In the studied 328 European bison, the highest seroprevalence was observed for Bovine herpesvirus-1 (BoHV-1) (50.27%), Bovine Coronavirus (BCoV) (26.36%), and Bluetongue Virus (BTV) (12.83%). For Mycoplasma bovis strains and Bovine Viral Diarrhea Virus (BVDV), positive results were rare. Interestingly, a higher prevalence of BTV antibodies was noted in the northeastern populations and older animals. Conclusions Our findings indicate that the Polish European bison population appears to have considerable contact with BoHV-1; however, this does not appear to be of great significance, as clinical symptoms and post-mortem lesions are rarely noted in Polish European bison population. The high seroprevalence of BTV in the north-east of Poland is an ongoing trend, also noted in previous studies. It is possible that European bison may perpetuate the virus in this region. This is the first report of antibodies for BCoV in European bison.

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A serological survey of pathogens associated with the respiratory and digestive system in the Polish European bison (Bison bonasus) population in 2017–2022

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“…2 Moreover, a study of European bison ( Bison bonasus ) with clinical signs associated with M. bovis found 21% of sampled animals to be seropositive. 7…”

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“…An M. bovis seroprevalence study of Polish cattle found that clinically healthy cattle had a considerably lower individual seroprevalence than cattle with respiratory disease (16% and 43%, respectively) 2. Moreover, a study of European bison (Bison bonasus) with clinical signs associated with M. bovis found 21% of sampled animals to be seropositive 7.…”

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A serologic survey of Mycoplasma spp. in farmed bison (Bison bison) herds in western Canada

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Mycoplasma bovis is emerging as an important pathogen of farmed bison in North America and is associated with high morbidity and mortality in affected herds. We developed an in-house ELISA to detect antibodies against Mycoplasma spp. in bison sera. The aims of the study were to estimate the seroprevalence against Mycoplasma spp. in bison herds with or without past history of M. bovis-associated disease, and to determine potential risk factors for seropositivity to Mycoplasma spp. in farmed bison in western Canada. A total of 858 serum samples were collected from bison >1 y of age from 19 bison herds. The individual and herd-level seroprevalence of Mycoplasma spp. was 12% and 79%, respectively. The proportion of seropositive animals was 0-41% and 0-9% for herds with or without a history of M. bovis-associated disease, respectively. Mycoplasma spp. appear to be widespread in bison in Manitoba, Saskatchewan, and Alberta. Eight of 11 herds with no history of M. bovis-associated disease were seropositive for Mycoplasma spp., which suggests that bison can be subclinically infected with Mycoplasma spp., or that infection may be underdiagnosed. Although not specific to M. bovis, the in-house ELISA developed to detect antibodies against Mycoplasma spp. may prove to be a valuable herd-level screening tool, providing insight needed for the development of appropriate prevention and control measures for Mycoplasma-related disease in bison herds.

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“…Bison can be infected with M. bovis (18). Previously, six sera with specific antibodies to M. bovis were found in European bison (Bison bonasus) which came from Eastern Poland and had gross lung lesions typical of M. bovis infection (6). Cervids have been reported to be infected with haemoplasmas (10), M. bovis (7), M. agalactiae (2), M. conjunctivae (8), and Mccp (1).…”

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Screening of the Cervidae family in Poland for Mycoplasma species

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Szacawa

et al. 2016

Journal of Veterinary Research

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Introduction: Several Mycoplasma species can cause severe diseases in ruminant hosts, some of which are the diseases listed by the World Organisation for Animal Health (OIE). The role of the Cervidae family in carrying and transmitting ruminant mycoplasma infections in Poland is unknown. Material and Methods: Antibody and antigen detection tests for the main mycoplasma species that can affect wild ruminants were performed on 237 samples (serum, nasal swab, bronchoalveolar lavage, and lung) collected from 161 animals during 2011-2014. The samples were obtained from a cull of healthy population of deer which included: 96 red deer (Cervus elaphus elaphus), 19 fallow deer (Dama dama), and 46 roe deer (Capreolus capreolus). Results: Serological screening tests revealed positive reactions to Mycoplasma bovis in one sample and to Mycoplasma capricolum subsp. capripneumoniae in three samples; however, these three samples were negative by immunoblotting. Other antibody and antigen detection tests demonstrated negative results. Conclusion: Currently wild cervids in Poland do not play a significant role in transmitting mycoplasma infections to domestic animals, but they remain a potential risk.

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A serological and molecular study on the occurrence of mycoplasmas in European bison (Bison bonasus) from two areas of Eastern Poland

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A serological survey of pathogens associated with the respiratory and digestive system in the Polish European bison (Bison bonasus) population in 2017–2022

A serological survey of pathogens associated with the respiratory and digestive system in the Polish European bison (Bison bonasus) population in 2017–2022

A serologic survey of Mycoplasma spp. in farmed bison (Bison bison) herds in western Canada

Screening of the Cervidae family in Poland for Mycoplasma species

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