Abstract

SAUCEDA-BECERRA, Raúl et al. Frequency of Campylobacter fetus in bulls in the central zone of Tamaulipas Mexico. Abanico vet [online]. 2023, vol.13, e2022-57.  Epub June 09, 2023. ISSN 2448-6132.  https://doi.org/10.21929/abavet2023.6.

Bovine Genital Campylobacteriosis (BGC) is a contagious infectious disease that affects cattle. The disease is considered obligatory reporting and it is included in list B of terrestrial animal diseases according to the World Organization for Animal Health (WOAH). In ruminants, Campylobacter fetus subsp. fetus (Cff) has been shown to affect the enteric system, especially the intestine, and it is one of the main causes of infertility and abortion in cattle, sheep and goats. It has been reported in several countries around the world. In Mexico, the presence of this pathogen has not been studied, so the objective of this research was to detect Campylobacter fetus subsp. veneralis (CFv) by the PCR technique, and to perform its genetic characterization in bulls from the central area of Tamaulipas, Mexico. This is the first report of this pathogen by molecular methods in this country.

Keywords : Campylobacter fetus veneralis; bulls; sperm; preputial lavage; Mexico.