Journal article
Screening semen from koalas (Phascolarctos cinereus) for Chlamydia species by PCR
Veterinary Record, Vol.151(5), pp.147-149
2002
Abstract
Artificial insemination is a valuable method for facilitating genetic exchange between captive colonies of koalas (Phascolarctos cinereus) and for the maintenance of genetically important remnant populations. However, to reduce potential disease transmission, their semen needs to be screened for venereal diseases caused by organisms such as Chlamydia species. Semen samples from 11 koalas, eight of them with clinical signs of cystitis, were examined for the presence of Chlamydia by an optimised PCR assay. Chlamydia was detected in semen from seven of the 11 animals.
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- Title
- Screening semen from koalas (Phascolarctos cinereus) for Chlamydia species by PCR
- Authors
- T Bodetti (Author) - Queensland University of TechnologyS Johnson (Author) - University of QueenslandA Pospischil (Author) - University of Zurich, SwitzerlandC Knox (Author) - Queensland University of TechnologyPeter Timms (Author) - Queensland University of Technology
- Publication details
- Veterinary Record, Vol.151(5), pp.147-149
- Publisher
- B M J Group
- Date published
- 2002
- DOI
- 10.1136/vr.151.5.147
- ISSN
- 0042-4900
- Organisation Unit
- University of the Sunshine Coast, Queensland; Centre for Bioinnovation
- Language
- English
- Record Identifier
- 99449848302621
- Output Type
- Journal article
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