Mycoplasmas including CBPP/CCPP

Mycoplasma species are responsible for several clinically important diseases of large and small ruminants, swine, and poultry. The continuing spread of contagious bovine pleuropneumonia (CBPP), which is caused by Mycoplasma mycoides subsp mycoides, represents a real and immediate threat to livestock in sub-Saharan Africa, and there is the risk of the disease spreading to other countries. In addition, contagious caprine pleuropneumonia (CCPP), which affects small ruminants, remains poorly controlled in many areas of the world.

Following on from the publication of the 2023 Veterinary Mycoplasmas Research Report, STAR IDAZ IRC held some workshops on CBPP in association with USDA-ARS and ILRI. These mark the start of activity on mycoplasmas, CBPP and CCPP.