Abstract:

Establishing Mycoplasma hyopneumoniae herd status classification criteria for breeding herds

Maria J. Clavijo, DVM, PhD; Lucina Galina Pantoja, DVM, PhD; Derald J. Holtkamp, DVM, MS; Paul Yeske, DVM, MS; Clayton Johnson, DVM; Michelle Sprague, DVM; Eduardo Fano, DVM, PhD; Rodger Main, DVM, PhD; Emily McDowell, DVM; Thomas Painter, DVM; Lisa Becton, DVM; David Baumert, DVM; Lauren Glowzenski, VMD; Harry Snelson, DVM; Amy Maschhoff, DVM

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A standardized system for classifying the Mycoplasma hyopneumoniae status of swine breeding herds was developed by defining a set of diagnostic guidelines to determine the exposure and shedding status of herds. The classification is based on epidemiological and ecological features of M hyopneumoniae and reflects current field control and elimination practices. The classification was developed by a working group composed of representatives from academia, industry, swine practitioners, American Association of Swine Veterinarians (AASV), and the National Pork Board, and approved by the AASV Board of Directors on October 2, 2019. Clear and concise terminology will facilitate communication across all stakeholders.

Keywords: Mycoplasma hyopneumoniae, herd classification, disease status, diagnostics, M. hyopneumoniae, M. hyo

RIS citationCite as: Clavijo MJ, Galina Pantoja L, Holtkamp DJ, Yeske P, Johnson C, Sprague M, Fano E, Main R, McDowell E, Painter T, Becton L, Baumert D, Glowzenski L, Snelson H, Maschhoff A. Establishing Mycoplasma hyopneumoniae herd status classification criteria for breeding herds. J Swine Health Prod 2021;29(6):319-326.

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