Abstract
Isolation and Identification of Pathogenic Bacteria from Vaginal Cavity of Sheep and Goats in Iraq
Highlights
The importance of reproductive efficiency in the sheep is very essential because of the seasonal breeding
This study intends to explore the prevalence of pathogenic bacteria infected the vaginal cavity of sheep and goats, in addition to determine the normal vaginal bacterial flora in pregnant and non pregnant local breed goat and sheep
The enteric bacteria especially E. coli was isolated in the higher incidence rate (44.4%) in pregnant ewes compared to pregnant goats 15.4%
Summary
The importance of reproductive efficiency in the sheep is very essential because of the seasonal breeding. Coliforms (of fecal origin) and other non-specific bacteria are opportunistic pathogens in the reproductive tract Under stressful conditions, these opportunist bacteria may cause genital infection that usually leads to reproductive failure in ruminants (Shallali et al, 2001 and Mshelia et al, 2014).Vaginitis, a common disease of the genital tract of domestic ruminants, is often caused by secondary bacterial invaders, mainly the E. coli species(Sargison et al, 2007 and Manes et al, 2010). These opportunist bacteria may cause genital infection that usually leads to reproductive failure in ruminants (Shallali et al, 2001 and Mshelia et al, 2014).Vaginitis, a common disease of the genital tract of domestic ruminants, is often caused by secondary bacterial invaders, mainly the E. coli species(Sargison et al, 2007 and Manes et al, 2010) These microorganisms caused diseases due to stress and reduction of the immunity of the reproductive system (Al-Dahash and Fathalla 2000). Manes et al (2010) isolated Bacillus spp., Corynebacterium spp., Escherichia spp., Staphylococcus spp., and Streptococcus spp. from the ewe’s vagina
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