Preparation of Contagious Bovine Pleuropneumonia Contingency Plans

Preparation of Contagious Bovine Pleuropneumonia Contingency Plans
Author: W. A. Geering
Publisher: Food & Agriculture Org.
Total Pages: 88
Release: 2002
Genre: Medical
ISBN: 9789251048238

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Contagious bovine pleuropneumonia (CBPP) represents a major barrier to cattle production in Africa and elsewhere, leading to decreased productivity and lingering animal deaths. The purpose of this manual is to provide guidelines and easy reference source for countries to develop their own national planning policies, strategies and control options in dealing with outbreaks of CBPP.

Mycoplasma Diseases of Ruminants

Mycoplasma Diseases of Ruminants
Author: Robin Nicholas
Publisher: CABI
Total Pages: 255
Release: 2008
Genre: Medical
ISBN: 1845934644

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Mycoplasmas are the smallest of free-living organisms and are intermediate between viruses and bacteria. Many species thrive as parasites in animal (including human) hosts. This book is based on proceedings of a conference held in Palermo, Italy. It reviews some of the most important mycoplasma diseases of sheep, goats and cattle including contagious bovine pleuropneumonia, contagious agalactia and calf pneumonia, which are listed by the OIE because of their economic implications.

Recognizing Contagious Bovine Pleuropneumonia

Recognizing Contagious Bovine Pleuropneumonia
Author: Food and Agriculture Organization of the United Nations
Publisher: Food & Agriculture Organization of the UN (FAO)
Total Pages: 48
Release: 2002
Genre: Medical
ISBN:

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Contagious bovine pleuropneumonia (CBPP) is a major problem for cattle production in Africa, and the difficulties in diagnosing and combating the disease pose a serious challenge to all stakeholders. This publication is a revised edition of the booklet with larger pictures of clinical signs and gross pathological changes of CBPP, as a means of assisting its diagnosis and treatment.