Whole genome sequence analysis of the 2018 Persian onager isolate suggests sublineages within the Taylorella asinigenitalis species.

In 2018, a T. asinigenitalis strain (MCE663) was isolated in a Persian onager tested for contagious equine metritis (CEM) in a United Kingdom (UK) zoo. This bacterium had never been reported in the UK and Multilocus Sequence Typing described a new atypically divergent ST (ST60).

Enhanced detection of by qPCR using 'Dry' swabs.

Detection of Taylorella equigenitalis (CEMO) in the horse uses genital swabs. These swabs traditionally have been put in Amies charcoal transport medium for detection by culture but are also used for PCR. We determined the suitability of swabs without transport medium (Dry swabs) for CEMO PCR compared to swabs in Amies charcoal transport medium.

Control of and Pathogenic Contamination of Animal Feed Using Alternatives to Formaldehyde-Based Treatments.

This study compared a novel non-formaldehyde combination product developed for pathogen control in animal feed Finio (A), with a panel of three commonly used organic acid feed additive products: Fysal (B), SalCURB K2 (C) and Salgard (D). Products were evaluated for their ability to reduce Typhimurium DT104 and avian pathogenic in poultry feed. A commercial layer-hen mash was treated with each product and then mixed with feed previously contaminated (via inoculated meat and bone meal) with either or After 24 hours at room temperature, 10 replicate samples were taken from each preparation and plate counts were performed using a selective agar.

A new strain of Taylorella asinigenitalis shows differing pathogenicity in mares and Jenny donkeys.

Background: Three horse mares inadvertently inseminated with semen from a Tayorella asinigenitalis-positive Jack donkey developed severe, purulent endometritis whereas two Jenny donkeys mated naturally to the same Jack donkey did not develop clinical signs of infection.

Objectives: To isolate and identify the causative agent.

Study Design: Case report.