Whole-genome sequencing reveals high genetic diversity of Streptococcus uberis isolated from cows with mastitis

Abstract Background Bovine mastitis is an important cause of economic loss in dairy farms. Streptococcus uberis is among the most frequently isolated bacterial species isolated from cows with mastitis. The aim of this study was to perform an in-depth genetic assessment of S. uberis strains isolated...

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Main Authors: Nathália Cristina Cirone Silva, Yongqiang Yang, Marjory Xavier Rodrigues, Tiago Tomazi, Rodrigo Carvalho Bicalho
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: BMC 2021-10-01
Series:BMC Veterinary Research
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Online Access:https://doi.org/10.1186/s12917-021-03031-4