[ SHOWGSD-L ] Re: ANSWERS on mycoplasma testing
- From: "Carolyn" <marhaven@xxxxxxx>
- To: <solanagsd@xxxxxxxxxxx>, <stormygsd@xxxxxxx>, <Doctrcorgi@xxxxxxx>, <showgsd-l@xxxxxxxxxxxxx>
- Date: Sun, 26 Dec 2004 21:17:20 -0800
Thanks to Dr. Chuck Kruger for his explanation of the problems with mycoplasma.
This subject comes up all the time and it never ceases to amaze me that there is
still any question as to whether to test or not. I am further amazed that '
Dr.
Hutch '
thinks it's a non problem??? YES.....maiden bitches and unused studs can
have it!!!
Our Vet will not allow a breeding over a 2+. Same with the strep growths....
If you get MP results quickly in the test....you've got a HEAVY growth.
Our Vet is the repro Vet in our area, and just dealt with a Chesapeake Bay
Breeder
that had not had normal litters for 2 yrs. He tested several of her main
animals
and they ALL had mycoplasma. Treated entire kennel and she is having normal
litters again. He's been to Dr. Hutchinson's seminars and does not agree on
this
due to his own experiences with Breeders.
WHY would anyone breed to a stud that does NOT require mycoplasma test on
their bitch??? To save $100.00?? Then how do you know what he was bred to
two weeks before yours??? Studs can't be checked on every breeding and THIS
is how they should be maintained in between.......by clearing the bitches.
I.C.S.B. people in our area won't even deal with a dog with mycoplasma for
an A.I. or implant. Another thing, people that think they don't need to test
the bitch if they are having an A.I. or an Implant........all that money and
trouble
and then can't figure out why the bitch missed....................JEEEEEZ!!!
Talk about throwing money "down the tubes".......<G>
I can't figure out why this is even open for discussion....or are we on 'the
Schedule'.<G>
Carolyn marhaven@xxxxxxx
www.marhaven.com
> and if the MYCOPLASMA is NOT gone the bitch can sexually transmit it to the
> stud dog where he in turn becomes infected and infects other bitches...
> Deborah Gebhard> Solana Shepherds,MI
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> >
>> with all the information given regarding Mycoplasma, it just makes sense
> to>> treat the bitches about 4 weeks prior to her season if she is going to be
>> bred..>> Sue Madlung - Shadowacre Reg'd German Shepherds
>> http://www.shadowacre.com/future.htm Updated Dec.19./04!!!
>>
>>
>>
>> ----- Original Message -----
>> From: <Doctrcorgi@xxxxxxx>>> To: <showgsd-l@xxxxxxxxxxxxx>
>> Sent: Sunday, December 26, 2004 7:47 PM
>> Subject: [ SHOWGSD-L ] Re: question on mycoplasma testing
>I have done extensive Mycoplasma testing. It is a deep vaginal swab
> one> uses, NOT a uterine swab. The fact is that even when the bitch is
in> full>> estrus,> ready to breed, the cervical opening is only slightly
bigger then the> lead in a pencil...so, you are not going to be able
to get in to the uterus with> a> swab. I culture the specimen for 3 weeks
with a reading after one week, two> weeks and at the end of three weeks.
If the culture comes up with a>> "moderate"
>> > amount on the first week, I start medicating with Baytrill immediately.
>> This>> > early moderate number will most likely increase to a heavy growth
>> in the
>> culture>> > by the end of three weeks.
>> > For male dogs, I ejaculate the dog into a sterile tube the same as
>> > collecting semen for an AI...By getting the sperm cells, you get a
> culture> from>> within the testicle itself.>
>There has been some comtroversity about the real danger of Mycoplasma
>> in the vagina....Let me tell you my story..>> >
>> > I was getting litters of 0 to 5 puppies..Some were born early and dead,
>> some>> > born very tiny, weak and died, some were born alive and lived
up to a>> > week...All sorts of different early puppy deaths....So, I finally
>> figured there>> > must be some kind of contagious agent afoot.
>> >
>> > I cultured for Mycoplasma,and found some bitches to be positive. I then
>> > treated all dogs in my kennel, 40plus. After the treatment and spot
>> reculturing to be sure the Mycoplasma was gone, a wonderful change
occurred...The> litters>> > went back to normal numbers and the pups lived...
In fact the first> litter>> after>> > treating the dogs, was 14 in number!!!!!!
This is in my opinion enough>> proof>> > that Mycoplasma can be a problem,
and is the first thing I advise> checking>> if a>> > bitch whelps weak pups or
does not conceive...
>> >
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