Brucella ovis-induced abortion in ewes

Libal, M.C.; Kirkbride, C.A.

Journal of the American Veterinary Medical Association 183(5): 553-554

1983


ISSN/ISBN: 0003-1488
PMID: 6618987
Document Number: 207481
In 1981 and 1982 aborted fetuses and placental tissue from ewes in two flocks were submitted for diagnostic examinations. B. ovis was isolated from fetal lung or abomasal contents, or both. Placentitis was a consistent gross lesion. Microscopic lesions included suppurative pneumonia and placentitis.

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