Mycoplasma mycoides

Mycoplasma mycoides is a type of tiny bacteria that causes contagious diseases in livestock, especially cattle. It lacks a cell wall, making it resistant to some antibiotics and difficult to treat. The infection can lead to severe respiratory issues, swelling, and loss of productivity in affected animals. It spreads through direct contact and respiratory secretions. Controlling the disease requires good hygiene, quarantine of infected animals, and vaccination in some cases. Understanding and managing Mycoplasma mycoides is important for animal health and preventing significant economic losses in farming.