Mycoplasma Research Laboratory

Our goal is to promote research on animalMycoplasmas, especially Swine Mycoplasmas.

Ongoing Research

Early detection of Mycoplasma hyopneumoniae:
Comparison of current methods
Development of new assays
Improving the serological detection of swine Mycoplasmas
Development of a molecular based typing method for Mycoplasma hyorhinis
Investigating the genetic variability of Mycoplasma hyopneumoniae strains circulating in US herds
Effect of sow and piglet medication on piglet colonization with Mycoplasma hyopneumoniae
Characterization of Mycoplasma hyorhinis transmission and spread within endemically infected populations
Intra-farm risk factors for Mycoplasma hyopneumoniae colonization at weaning age
Investigating the epidemiology of Mycoplasma hyorhinis in sow farms
Dynamics of Mycoplasma hyosynoviae detection and clinical presentation
Effect of antibiotic treatment on the development of Haemophilus parasuis disease and seroconversion