#Text and picture: Marit Biesheuvel (Marit.Biesheuvel@pahc.com)

Mycoplasma bovis infections affect dairy cattle worldwide, yet few countries have implemented surveillance, control, or monitoring programs. Critical gaps remain in our understanding of the disease dynamics, transmission, and epidemiology. Additionally, diagnosing M. bovis is challenging due to suboptimal diagnostic tests, subclinical infections and intermittent shedding, making it difficult to identify infected animals. To address these challenges, a series of studies have aimed to improve both diagnostic protocols and understanding of transmission dynamics.