Difference between revisions of "Listeria monocytogenes"
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Listeria monocytogenes is one of the six species belonging to the genus [[Listeria species- Overview|Listeria]]. | Listeria monocytogenes is one of the six species belonging to the genus [[Listeria species- Overview|Listeria]]. | ||
| − | Outbreaks of | + | Outbreaks of [[Listeriosis|Listeriosis]] are caused by ''L. monocytogenes''. The outbreaks are seasonal and linked to silage feeding. |
Listeria monocytogenes replicates in poor quality silage, where the pH excedes 5.5. | Listeria monocytogenes replicates in poor quality silage, where the pH excedes 5.5. | ||
Revision as of 10:09, 7 July 2010
Listeria monocytogenes
Listeria monocytogenes is one of the six species belonging to the genus Listeria.
Outbreaks of Listeriosis are caused by L. monocytogenes. The outbreaks are seasonal and linked to silage feeding.
Listeria monocytogenes replicates in poor quality silage, where the pH excedes 5.5.
Animals are highly susceptible during pregnancy due to lowered cell-mediated immunity.