CAE and AI

Cannon_Farms · #1 01/10/12, 01:16 PM

can anything be transmitted through AI? Since CAE is transmitted bodily fluids Im kinda curious and just have thought to ask.

saanengirl · #2 01/10/12, 01:34 PM

Theoretically it can if there are white cells mixed in with the semen, but it is unlikely to happen.

Cannon_Farms · #3 01/10/12, 02:04 PM

so whats the difference between that and live cover?

saanengirl · #4 01/10/12, 02:17 PM

The amount of exposure is lower with AI than with live cover. AI also includes fewer body fluids. CAE is carried in the white cells.

Cannon_Farms · #5 01/10/12, 02:37 PM

It didnt make sense to me that it couldnt be transmitted AI. Our favorite semen guy said it was almost impossible to get it from a buck breeding your doe, but easy for doe to give it to a buck... either case Im not breeding to anything that isnt - but it was curiosity.

did you friend ever find a home for her girl?

saanengirl · #6 01/10/12, 02:40 PM

I haven't talked her her recently, so I don't know. Thanks for asking.

Cannon_Farms · #7 01/10/12, 02:47 PM

ahwell just been something in the back of my mind.. Looking forward to the meeting and meeting you. David is coming too, well probably commute.

**mygoat** · #8 01/10/12, 03:53 PM

As with any disease transmitted sexually, it actually may be arguably easier to transmit from the buck to the doe. But then again, bucks... erm... 'clean' themselves orally so there is possibly a slight increased likelihood of transmission.

CAE VERY RARELY transmits sexually even with live cover. Also, CAE rarely transmits between adult animals even with constant contact. It takes a compromised immune system (young) and rather large constant dosages of the virus to cause the disease (nursing). Of course, it is possible to transmit horizontally other routes but it is NOT that common. I would say using AI to get new genetics into the herd is likely on average, much safer than purchasing new stock. Unfortunately it is not for everyone due to costs and management.

saanengirl · #9 01/10/12, 04:37 PM

CAE is only likely to transmit sexually through either AI or hand breeding if the buck has a bladder infection or other infection of the genitals that would cause there to be white cells present in the semen.