First molecular detection of Mycoplasma wenyonii and the ectoparasite biodiversity in dairy water buffalo and cattle in Bohol, Philippines

Ybañez, Adrian P.; Ybañez, Rochelle Haidee D.; Armonia, Reynald Klint M.; Chico, James Knowell E.; Ferraren, Kevin James V.; Tapdasan, Emerson P.; Salces, Caro B.; Maurillo, Bon Christian A.; Galon, Eloiza May; Macalanda, Adrian Miki C.; Moumouni, Paul Franck Adjou; Xu, Xuan

doi:10.1016/j.parint.2019.02.004

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“…On the other hand, there is little information on the susceptibility of water buffaloes to hemoplasma. Previous studies detected comparable rates of hemoplasma infection between water buffaloes and cattle [ 9 , 24 ]. This finding is particularly interesting; hence, the extent of hemoplasma susceptibility of water buffaloes should be assessed in future studies.…”

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“…detection rate in 21 dairy cattle in the same area [ 8 ]. In the Philippines, hemoplasmas have only been reported in cattle and goats in Cebu [ 13 , 22 ] and dairy cattle and water buffaloes (80%) in Bohol [ 24 ] in the Visayas area. The current study is the first report of livestock hemoplasma infection in the Luzon area.…”

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“…Seven isolates of hemoplasma were confirmed as Mycoplasma wenyonii (MT241310–MT241312) and Candidatus Mycoplasma haemobos (MT241313–MT241316). M. wenyonii was earlier identified in cattle and water buffaloes in Bohol [ 22 , 24 ] while Candidatus M. haemobos was detected in goats in Cebu [ 13 ]. Although both species can infect bovids, it was noted that Candidatus M. haemobos -infected cattle develop more severe clinical signs compared to M. wenyonii -infected cattle [ 19 ].…”

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Molecular survey of tick-borne pathogens infecting backyard cattle and water buffaloes in Quezon province, Philippines

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Tick-borne diseases (TBD) cause enormous losses for farmers. Backyard raising comprises majority of the livestock population in the Philippines, but TBD information in backyard livestock is scarce. In this study, 48 cattle and 114 water buffalo samples from Quezon province, Philippines were molecularly screened for tick-borne pathogens. Anaplasma marginale (16.67%) and hemoplasma (20.99%) were detected in the samples. A. marginale infection ( P =0.0001) was significantly higher in cattle, while hemoplasma infection ( P =0.011) was significantly higher in water buffaloes. A. marginale isolates from this study were highly similar to previous isolates from the Philippines while Mycoplasma wenyonii and Candidatus Mycoplasma haemobos were the identified hemoplasma species. Our findings reveal additional information on the TBD situation of Philippine backyard livestock.

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“…So far, there is a single report that shows 36.3% prevalence of haemotropic Mycoplasma ovis , Candidatus Mycoplasma haemobos, Candidatus Mycoplasma haemominutum and three unidentified haemoplasma species among goats in the Philippines (Galon et al, 2019 ). Also, there are reports on other haemoplasmas, including Mycoplasma species and M. wenyonii among cattle in the Philippines (Ybañez et al 2015 , 2019 ).…”

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Review of clinical aspects, epidemiology and diagnosis of haemotropic Mycoplasma ovis in small ruminants: current status and future perspectives in tropics focusing on Malaysia

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Mycoplasma ovis (formerly Eperythrozoon ovis ) is an epierythrocytic parasitic bacterium of small ruminants known as haemotropic mycoplasma, which is transmitted mechanically by biting flies and contaminated instruments. Acute mycoplasmosis causes severe haemolytic anaemia and mortality in young animals. At the same time, chronic disease may produce mild anaemia and varying degrees of morbidity depending on several factors, including age, reproductive status, the plane of nutrition, immunological status and the presence of concurrent infection. Haemotropic Mycoplasma ovis is currently recognised as an emerging zoonotic pathogen which is widely distributed in the sheep and goat producing areas of tropics and subtropics, where the disease is nearly endemic. Human infection has been reported in pregnant women, immunocompromised patients and people exposed to animals and arthropods. The current diagnosis of haemoplasma relies on microscopic evaluation of Giemsa-stained blood smear and PCR. Although there are few published reports on the incidence of haemotropic Mycoplasma ovis infection of small ruminants in Malaysia, information on its prevalence, risk factors, severity and economic impacts is grossly inadequate. Therefore, a large-scale survey of small ruminant flocks is necessary to elucidate the current seroprevalence status and molecular characteristics of haemotropic M. ovis infection in Malaysia using ELISA and PCR sequencing technologies. In the future, surveillance programs, including vector forecast, quarantine, monitoring by periodic surveys and public enlightenment, will limit the internal and transboundary spread of M. ovis , enhance control efforts and mitigate production losses in Malaysia. Electronic supplementary material The online version of this article (10.1007/s11250-020-02357-9) contains supplementary material, which is available to authorized users.

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“…A study by Ybañez et al [97] detected diverse ectoparasites in dairy bovines (Holstein) and river buffaloes (Murrah). Haematopinus spp and Rhipicephalus spp (lice and ticks, respectively) were identified, both known to be potential vectors of Mycoplasma spp.…”

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Similarities and Differences between River Buffaloes and Cattle: Health, Physiological, Behavioral and Productivity Aspects

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The river buffalo is an emerging production species worldwide; indeed, it is overtaking other cattle as a producer of meat and milk in some countries. Though both species belong to the Bovidae family, they show significant anatomical, physiological, and behavioral differences due to their different phylogenetic positions. The river buffalo is a rustic animal that can benefit from low-quality, fibrous forages due to its digestive system, in contrast to beef cattle or dairy cows. Besides, the buffalo cow's reproductive apparatus has fewer cervical muscle rings and a shorter vagina and cervix. This species has maintained its seasonal breeding pattern, also in contrast to Bos indicus and Bos taurus. Even though buffaloes have an inefficient thermoregulating system, scarce hair, and a thicker epidermis, they are more resistant to tropical weather conditions if water for wallowing is available than dairy cows, which in turn adapt better to temperate zones. Due to the morphology of the river buffalo's mammary glands, they produce less milk, while their conical teats with narrower sphincters decrease predisposition to mastitis compared to dairy cows. Thus, the study of the anatomical and physiological differences among river buffalo, Bos Taurus, and Bos Indicus will allow the implementation of strategies to improve the former's productivity while also increasing welfare levels according to the production system in which they are raised.

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First molecular detection of Mycoplasma wenyonii and the ectoparasite biodiversity in dairy water buffalo and cattle in Bohol, Philippines

Cited by 14 publications

References 31 publications

Molecular survey of tick-borne pathogens infecting backyard cattle and water buffaloes in Quezon province, Philippines

Molecular survey of tick-borne pathogens infecting backyard cattle and water buffaloes in Quezon province, Philippines

Review of clinical aspects, epidemiology and diagnosis of haemotropic Mycoplasma ovis in small ruminants: current status and future perspectives in tropics focusing on Malaysia

Similarities and Differences between River Buffaloes and Cattle: Health, Physiological, Behavioral and Productivity Aspects

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