*Abortion in cattle and sheep, possibly from spoiled silage or hay
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''Bacillus licheniformis'' is a species of ''[[:Category:Bacillus species|Bacillus]]'' bacteria.
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The bacteria is widespread in the environment and is associated with food spoilage. ''B.licheniformis'' is thermophilic, its optimal growth temperature is about 50°C.
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It causes abortion in cattle and sheep, possibly from spoiled silage or hay.