In a message dated 12/2/2005 3:38:27 PM Eastern Standard Time, Stormy435@xxxxxxx writes: > Most agreed that > Mycoplasma COULD be a danger in the right situation, the right kind and the > right > amount, with a couple saying their vet said the danger was overblown, or > non-existent. Interesting, no? > first hand i know it killed a litter of 6, i also know its very normal to have normal amounts, its necessary to have mycoplasma but not in excessive amounts, not good. stud dogs should be tested at least 2 times a year if they are bred to outside bitches and if not sure if those bitches were tested. best way to treat it, top repro vets suggest Chloro Tabs. however, sometimes we OVER do it in giving pre breeding antibiotics, from what i understand. ACTUALLY... here is Dr Hutchs online seminar go to questions 4 and 5 http://www.dpca-breedered.com/reproseminarhutch.htm very interesting! Dawnmarie ============================================================================ POST is Copyrighted 2005. All material remains the property of the original author and of GSD Communication, Inc. NO REPRODUCTIONS or FORWARDS of any kind are permitted without prior permission of the original author AND of the Showgsd-l Management. ALL RIGHTS RESERVED. ALL PERSONS ARE ON NOTICE THAT THE FORWARDING, REPRODUCTION OR USE IN ANY MANNER OF ANY MATERIAL WHICH APPEARS ON SHOWGSD-L WITHOUT THE EXPRESS PERMISSION OF ALL PARTIES TO THE POST AND THE LIST MANAGEMENT IS EXPRESSLY FORBIDDEN, AND IS A VIOLATION OF LAW. VIOLATORS OF THIS PROHIBITION WILL BE PROSECUTED. For assistance, please contact the List Management at admin@xxxxxxxxxxxx VISIT OUR WEBSITE - http://www.showgsd.org ============================================================================