Mycoplasma, an atypical bacterium, is causing respiratory problem and huge economic losses to the poultry industry especially in Pakistan and across the world. This was stated by Professor Dr Mazhar I. Khan from University of Connecticut USA, while delivering a lecture on workshop titled Avian Mycoplasmosis was organised by University of Veterinary and Animal Sciences,(UVAS) Diagnostic Laboratory (UDL) and Department of Microbiology at Syndicate room on Friday.
The workshop was held under the aegis of US-Pak Co-operation Programme project "Character-ization of Mycoplasma gallisepticum isolates from Pakistan and their use in biologics production" funded by National Science Academies, Washin-gton, DC, USA. Diagnosticians and researchers from all over Pakistan participated in the workshop. Hands on training opportunities were ensured during the workshop.
The PI from Pakistani side Professor Dr Masood Rabbani, Director UDL presented the workable model of UDL as set-up for improving disease diagnostic setup in the country. Amongst others was Dr Arfan Ahmad who reviewed the status of Mycoplasmas problem and whatever research groups working on this problem. It is pertinent to mention here that the strategies recommended by Professor Dr Mazhar Khan would go a long way in controlling this problem.