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Clearance of Mycoplasma ovipneumoniae in Captive Bighorn Sheep (Ovis canadensis) Following Extended Oral Doxycycline Treatment.
- Source :
- Journal of Wildlife Diseases; Oct2023, Vol. 59 Issue 4, p753-758, 6p
- Publication Year :
- 2023
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Abstract
- Respiratory disease is a significant barrier for bighorn sheep (Ovis canadensis) conservation, and a need remains for management options in both captive and free-ranging populations. We treated Mycoplasma ovipneumoniae infection in six bighorn lambs and five bighorn yearlings at two captive research facilities with twice daily oral doxycycline for 8 wk or longer. Doses of 5 mg/kg twice daily mixed in formula for lambs and 10 mg/kg twice daily mixed in moistened pellets for older lambs and yearlings were tolerated well with minimal side effects. All animals in this case report remain Mycoplasma ovipneumoniae free over 2 yr later. Further evaluation is warranted to confirm efficacy of this therapeutic approach. [ABSTRACT FROM AUTHOR]
Details
- Language :
- English
- ISSN :
- 00903558
- Volume :
- 59
- Issue :
- 4
- Database :
- Supplemental Index
- Journal :
- Journal of Wildlife Diseases
- Publication Type :
- Academic Journal
- Accession number :
- 173110925
- Full Text :
- https://doi.org/10.7589/JWD-D-22-00094