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Review
. 2022 Aug 9;54(5):251.
doi: 10.1007/s11250-022-03235-2.

Bovine leptospirosis: effects on reproduction and an approach to research in Colombia

Agustín Góngora Orjuela  1 , Jorge L Parra-Arango  2 , Luz A Sarmiento-Rubiano  3
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Bovine leptospirosis: effects on reproduction and an approach to research in Colombia

Agustín Góngora Orjuela et al. Trop Anim Health Prod. .

Abstract

Leptospirosis is the most widespread zoonosis worldwide, causing severe effects on beef and dairy cattle farming and other livestock. Colombia geographical location in the tropical zone, high biodiversity, and climatic conditions promote Leptospira growth and prevalence. This review article presents state-of-the-art knowledge about the effects of leptospirosis on bovine reproduction and a critical analysis of the research carried out in Colombia. The analysis of the information allows us to infer a sustained increase in prevalence over the last decade in the densest livestock production areas and a high serovar diversity of circulating pathogenic Leptospira. Given the zoonotic nature of leptospirosis, an inter-institutional effort is required to implement prevention, control, and monitoring programs under one-health concept.

Keywords: Abortion; Leptospira; Public health; Serovar; Zoonosis.

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The authors declare no competing interests.

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Percentage distribution of titers to six Leptospira serovars in cattle of the dual-purpose system in Colombia. Colombian Tropical Lowlands. Source: Parra et al. (2002)
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