ABSTRACT
The study of the reproductive mycoplasmosis in cattle has been presenting results wich indicate that these illnesses are present in the routine of the Brazilian field veterinarians and that it can be resulting in significant economic losses for the producers. Mycoplasmas and ureaplasmas can cause orchitis, seminal vesiculitis, balanoposthitis and epididymitis in bulls with consequent loss of the seminal quality and fertilization capacity. This review presents specific information on the subject, favoring research in the area.
KEY WORDS:
Mycoplasma
;
Ureaplasma
; mycoplasmosis; bulls; bovine; fertility.