The occurrence of mycoplasmas in selected wild North American waterfowl
We determined the prevalence of mycoplasma infection in breeding mallard (Anas platyrhynchos) and canvasback (Aythya valisineria) hens and their broods from the central United States (1988 to 1990); and wintering American black duck (Anas rubripes) and mallard hens from the eastern United States (1990 to 1993). Mycoplasmas were isolated by culturing tracheal swabs from 656 live birds and tissue samples from 112 dead waterfowl. Nine (18%) of 51 mycoplasma isolates were identified as Mycoplasma anatis; M. anatis was recovered from four mallards, a black duck, and a gadwall (Anas strepera) duckling. Nineteen (37%) of 51 mycoplasma isolates were identified as Mycoplasma cloacale; these isolates were obtained from mallard, canvasback, and black duck adults, and from a mallard duckling. Additional unspeciated mycoplasmas were isolated from mallards, black ducks, and one canvasback.
Citation Information
Publication Year | 1995 |
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Title | The occurrence of mycoplasmas in selected wild North American waterfowl |
DOI | 10.7589/0090-3558-31.3.364 |
Authors | Diana R. Goldberg, M. D. Samuel, C. B. Thomas, P. Sharp, G.L. Krapu, J.R. Robb, K.P. Kenow, C. E. Korschgen, W.H. Chipley, M.J. Conroy, S.H. Kleven |
Publication Type | Article |
Publication Subtype | Journal Article |
Series Title | Journal of Wildlife Diseases |
Index ID | 1003205 |
Record Source | USGS Publications Warehouse |
USGS Organization | National Wildlife Health Center; Northern Prairie Wildlife Research Center; Upper Midwest Environmental Sciences Center |