Mycoplasmas are the smallest of free-living organisms and are intermediate between viruses and bacteria. Many species thrive as parasites in animal (including human) hosts. This book is based on proceedings of a conference held in Palermo, Italy. It reviews some of the most important mycoplasma diseases of sheep, goats and cattle including contagious bovine pleuropneumonia, contagious agalactia and calf pneumonia, which are listed by the OIE because of their economic implications.

About the Author
Dr Robin Nicholas MSc PhD, FRCPath was head of the Mycoplasma Group at the Animal and Plant Health Agency (APHA) until 2014, and remains active as a consultant. He has published extensively in the area of mycoplasma diseases, and in particular on Contagious Bovine Pleuropneumonia. He has published 5 books, including 2 on mycoplasmas: Mycoplasma Protocols (Humana Press) with Roger Miles and Mycoplasma Diseases of Ruminants (CABI) with Laura McAuliffe and Roger Ayling.


Book Information
ISBN 9780851990125
Author Dr Robin Nicholas
Format Hardback
Page Count 256
Imprint CABI Publishing
Publisher CABI Publishing
Weight(grams) 760g
Dimensions(mm) 244mm * 172mm * 19mm