Aino Riihimäki , Tuomas Hintikka , Jayaprakash Balamuralikrishna , Anniina Jaakkonen , Hertta Pirkkalainen , Mikko Lehtonen , Heli Simojoki , Minna Kujala-Wirth , Timo Soveri , Sinikka Pelkonen , Taru Lienemann
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Additionally, 13 healthy skin samples (M0HH) from cows in low DD (<5 %) prevalence herds served as controls. Bacterial profiling using 16S rRNA gene sequencing revealed the presence of three dominant phyla in active DD lesions: <em>Firmicutes</em> (39 %), <em>Bacteroidota</em> (31 %), and <em>Spirochaetota</em> (24 %), and altogether 11 <em>Treponema</em> species were detected. Real-time PCR was used to verify the presence of four common pathogenic considered species (<em>T. phagedenis</em>, <em>T. denticola, T. medium</em> and <em>T. pedis</em>), but only <em>T. phagedenis</em>, <em>T. denticola</em> were detected<em>.</em> This study indicated that DD is a polybacterial disease, with <em>Treponema</em> species abundant in active DD lesions. 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Bacterial species associated with bovine digital dermatitis of Finnish dairy cows using 16S rRNA amplicon sequencing and Treponema species-specific 4-plex real-time PCR
Bovine digital dermatitis (DD) is a widespread polybacterial skin disorder affecting dairy and beef cattle, leading to significant animal welfare and economic problems worldwide. The disease primarily affects the hind feet skin, causing painful inflammation between the heel bulbs and resulting in lameness. This study investigated the bacterial compositions in different DD lesion stages and in healthy skin biopsy samples from 151 dairy cows on 36 Finnish farms. The lesions were first classified into six categories, including healthy skin (M0) and samples from different DD lesion stages (M1-M4.1). Additionally, 13 healthy skin samples (M0HH) from cows in low DD (<5 %) prevalence herds served as controls. Bacterial profiling using 16S rRNA gene sequencing revealed the presence of three dominant phyla in active DD lesions: Firmicutes (39 %), Bacteroidota (31 %), and Spirochaetota (24 %), and altogether 11 Treponema species were detected. Real-time PCR was used to verify the presence of four common pathogenic considered species (T. phagedenis, T. denticola, T. medium and T. pedis), but only T. phagedenis, T. denticola were detected. This study indicated that DD is a polybacterial disease, with Treponema species abundant in active DD lesions. A higher Treponema count in Western Finland was associated with larger and more severe DD lesions, emphasizing the need for targeted and effective control measures in this region.
期刊介绍:
Veterinary Microbiology is concerned with microbial (bacterial, fungal, viral) diseases of domesticated vertebrate animals (livestock, companion animals, fur-bearing animals, game, poultry, fish) that supply food, other useful products or companionship. In addition, Microbial diseases of wild animals living in captivity, or as members of the feral fauna will also be considered if the infections are of interest because of their interrelation with humans (zoonoses) and/or domestic animals. Studies of antimicrobial resistance are also included, provided that the results represent a substantial advance in knowledge. Authors are strongly encouraged to read - prior to submission - the Editorials (''Scope or cope'' and ''Scope or cope II'') published previously in the journal. The Editors reserve the right to suggest submission to another journal for those papers which they feel would be more appropriate for consideration by that journal.
Original research papers of high quality and novelty on aspects of control, host response, molecular biology, pathogenesis, prevention, and treatment of microbial diseases of animals are published. Papers dealing primarily with immunology, epidemiology, molecular biology and antiviral or microbial agents will only be considered if they demonstrate a clear impact on a disease. Papers focusing solely on diagnostic techniques (such as another PCR protocol or ELISA) will not be published - focus should be on a microorganism and not on a particular technique. Papers only reporting microbial sequences, transcriptomics data, or proteomics data will not be considered unless the results represent a substantial advance in knowledge.
Drug trial papers will be considered if they have general application or significance. Papers on the identification of microorganisms will also be considered, but detailed taxonomic studies do not fall within the scope of the journal. Case reports will not be published, unless they have general application or contain novel aspects. Papers of geographically limited interest, which repeat what had been established elsewhere will not be considered. The readership of the journal is global.