Animal mycoplasmoses are infectious diseases caused by pathogenic bacteria belonging to the genus Mycoplasma and are responsible for significant financial losses in various livestock sectors.

Mycoplasma infection is characterized by high morbidity, low mortality and the tendency to become chronic. In recent years, veterinarians have become increasingly aware of these microorganisms, leading to a rise in the demand for diagnostic testing and scientific research on these pathogens.

Find out more about animal mycoplasmoses in this video produced by the Istituto Zooprofilattico Sperimentale delle Venezie (IZSVe).