What chronic condition in livestock is caused by Mycoplasma infections?

Mycoplasma infections are known to be significant contributors to chronic respiratory issues in livestock, particularly in poultry and other species such as pigs and cattle. Chronic Respiratory Disease is specifically associated with Mycoplasma pathogens, particularly Mycoplasma gallisepticum in chickens, leading to long-lasting respiratory symptoms and associated complications.

The nature of Mycoplasma bacteria, which lack a cell wall and are often part of commensal flora, allows them to persist and cause chronic infections. Once established, these infections can lead to ongoing clinical signs such as coughing, nasal discharge, and reduced growth performance. In some cases, secondary bacterial infections may also follow, further complicating the health of affected animals.

Other options, while they may describe respiratory issues, don't accurately represent the specific chronic condition linked to Mycoplasma bacteria. Fever-Induced Pneumonia and Acute Bronchitis generally refer to more acute processes and do not encompass the chronic nature or specific etiology associated with Mycoplasma. Pneumocystis Coughing Syndrome also does not pertain to Mycoplasma, as it is linked to different pathogens, namely the Pneumocystis jirovecii fungus.

Thus, the focus on Chronic Respiratory