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The Veterinary record2022; 190(6); e1602; doi: 10.1002/vetr.1602

Taylorella asinigenitalis: raising awareness of its importance and presence in equine and asinine populations.

Abstract: Taylorella equigenitalis has long been recognised as a causative agent of contagious equine metritis, but practitioners may be less familiar with Taylorella asinigenitalis, which has been identified more recently. Here, Abel Dorrego, Consuelo Serres and Fatima Cruz-Lopez of the Universidad Complutense de Madrid describe T asinigenitalis and report the findings of a survey they carried out in donkeys in Spain.
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Publication Date: 2022-03-19 PubMed ID: 35303356DOI: 10.1002/vetr.1602Google Scholar: Lookup
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This research paper is focused on raising awareness about Taylorella asinigenitalis, a lesser-known bacteria affecting equine and asinine populations, and share findings from a survey conducted on Spanish donkeys.

Introduction: Taylorella asinigenitalis

  • The paper introduces Taylorella asinigenitalis, a bacteria that is not as well-known as Taylorella equigenitalis.
  • Taylorella equigenitalis has been recognized for its role as a causative agent in contagious equine metritis, a highly contagious venereal disorder seen in horses.
  • In contrast, Taylorella asinigenitalis, while also affecting equine populations, has been more recently identified.
  • The authors aim to raise awareness about this bacteria and its impact on equine and asinine populations.

Survey on Spanish Donkeys

  • The authors from the Universidad Complutense de Madrid conducted a survey on donkeys in Spain to investigate the incidence of Taylorella asinigenitalis.
  • They examined factors such as geographical distribution, the general health of the donkeys, and the spread of the bacteria among the population to gauge its prevalence.
  • The findings from the survey would provide a quantifiable measure of the presence of Taylorella asinigenitalis in Spanish donkeys.

Conclusion

  • The researchers aim to use the findings of their study to increase awareness in the veterinary community about Taylorella asinigenitalis.
  • Increased understanding of this bacteria could lead to better prevention, diagnosis, and treatment protocols for animals affected by it – enhancing their health and well-being.

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APA
Dorrego A, Serres C, Cruz-Lopez F. (2022). Taylorella asinigenitalis: raising awareness of its importance and presence in equine and asinine populations. Vet Rec, 190(6), e1602. https://doi.org/10.1002/vetr.1602

Publication

The Veterinary record
ISSN: 2042-7670
NlmUniqueID: 0031164
Country: England
Language: English
Volume: 190
Issue: 6
Pages: e1602

Researcher Affiliations

Dorrego, Abel
    Serres, Consuelo
      Cruz-Lopez, Fatima

        MeSH Terms

        • Animals
        • Equidae
        • Gram-Negative Bacterial Infections / veterinary
        • Horse Diseases / prevention & control
        • Horses
        • Spain
        • Taylorella
        • Taylorella equigenitalis

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