2024, Vol. 5, Issue 1, Part A
Growing role of fungi in the reproductive disorders of animals
Author(s): Dr. Mahendra Pal, Firaol Tariku, Tesfaye Rebuma, Dipankar Seth and Krushnarvind B Patel
Abstract: Fungi are implicated in various clinical disorders of humans and animals. Reproductive problems caused by fungi are a significant concern for animals, especially domestic animals. Common reproductive disorders in domestic animals include endometritis, pyometra, retained placenta, abortion, anestrous, uterine and vaginal prolapse, and repeat breeding. Abortions in domestic ruminants cause significant economic losses for farmers. Various fungi species have been reported in numerous countries, such as Hungary, England, Germany, Israel, Poland, India, New Zealand, and the USA. Aspergillus species and Candida species are the most commonly associated fungi with abortion. Aspergillus fumigatus is responsible for over 70% of mycotic abortions recorded in cattle worldwide, although the exact mode of transmission of the infection is not known. Predisposing factors for mycotic abortion include moldy fodder or silage and the confinement of pregnant animals in humid, hot, old, and unhygienic houses. At present, there is no effective antifungal treatment against reproductive failure in bovines. Treatment of hay with a suitable fungicide during haymaking and avoiding moldy silage or hay feeding to pregnant animals is essential to prevent fungal reproductive problems. This review focuses on the emerging role of fungi in reproductive disorders in domestic animals.
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Dr. Mahendra Pal, Firaol Tariku, Tesfaye Rebuma, Dipankar Seth, Krushnarvind B Patel. Growing role of fungi in the reproductive disorders of animals. J Adv Microbiol Res 2024;5(1):37-42.
