Investigations into the potential for embryo transfer from Brucellaabortus infected cows without transmission of infection |
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Authors: | David A Stringfellow Vickie L Howell Paul R Schnurrenberger |
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Institution: | 1. Department of Microbiology, School of Veterinary Medicine Auburn University, AL 36849, USA;2. USDA, APHIS, Veterinary Services USA |
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Abstract: | Thirty-six attempts were made to isolate from the uterine flushings of culture positive and serologic reactor cows. Sixteen of these attempts were made after cows had been programmed for superovulation and a simultaneous attempt was made to recover eggs. Udder secretion samples for culture and blood for serology were collected at the time of the flushing procedure. In addition, a field isolate of suspended in three different solutions (one commonly used for nonsurgical embryo retrieval) was quantitated at various intervals up to 24 hours.Brucellae were not cultured from any of the uterine flushings although it was demonstrated that the organisms would remain viable in the media used for up to 24 hours. Udder secretions contained brucella at the time of flushing in 17 of the 36 attempts. Results indicated that transfer from infected donors might be achieved without transfer of infection. It is cautioned that final evidence of success would have to come after recipients had undergone serologic and cultural surveillance through their gestation period. |
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