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Outbreaks of listeriosis are caused by ''L. monocytogenes''. The outbreaks are seasonal and linked to silage feeding.
 
Outbreaks of listeriosis are caused by ''L. monocytogenes''. The outbreaks are seasonal and linked to silage feeding.
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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.  
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Animals are highly susceptible during pregnancy due to lowered cell-mediated immunity.  
 
Animals are highly susceptible during pregnancy due to lowered cell-mediated immunity.  
    
[[Category:Listeria species]][[Category:Sheep]][[Category:Pig]][[Category:Horse]]
 
[[Category:Listeria species]][[Category:Sheep]][[Category:Pig]][[Category:Horse]]
 
[[Category:To_Do_-_Bacteria]]
 
[[Category:To_Do_-_Bacteria]]
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