What are the gamechangers in diagnosis and control of Mycoplasma bovis?

In this TotalDairy Learning Live session, renowned expert Bart Pardon will explore the latest game-changing advancements in the diagnosis and control of Mycoplasma bovis. Backed by cutting-edge research and real-world insights, this session—sponsored by Zoetis—will equip you with the knowledge and practical strategies to detect, manage, and mitigate the impact of this costly disease.

Bart Pardon is a veterinarian (2007), currently associated professor in large animal internal medicine with focus on ruminants at Ghent University (Belgium). He holds a Ph.D in veterinary sciences (2012) and is a specialist of the European college of Bovine Health Management (2016).

Next to his teaching assignment, he is responsible for the clinic for ruminants at this university and offers problem herd solving services, mainly in the area of calf health and infectious diseases.  His research group focuses on calf health in general, and respiratory health and sepsis in specific, with the eventual aim to rationalize antimicrobial use and make cattle farming more sustainable and animal friendly. Current projects include Mycoplasma bovis, the development of rapid diagnostic tools, decision support tools, precision medicine applications (data and sensor driven) and evaluation of interventions like antimicrobial therapy and vaccination for bovine respiratory disease. He has a track record of over 160 scientific publications and is a frequently asked speaker. In 2023, he co-founded qTUS, a UGhent spin-off company, bringing a point of care lung ultrasonography method (qTUS) to practice. Bart attempts to keep close contact with practice, and puts effort in translating researchers to veterinarians and farmers.

Sponsors
Zoetis
As the world’s leading animal health company, Zoetis is driven by a singular purpose: to nurture our world and humankind by advancing care for animals.

After innovating ways to predict, prevent, detect, and treat animal illness for more than 70 years, Zoetis continues to stand by those raising and caring for animals worldwide – from veterinarians and pet owners to livestock farmers and ranchers. The company’s leading portfolio and pipeline of medicines, vaccines, diagnostics and technologies make a difference in over 100 countries. For more information, visit www.zoetis.com.