Definition: A species of gram-negative, facultatively anaerobic, rod-shaped bacteria normally commensal in the flora of CATTLE and SHEEP. But under conditions of physical or PHYSIOLOGICAL STRESS, it can cause MASTITIS in sheep and SHIPPING FEVER or ENZOOTIC CALF PNEUMONIA in cattle. Its former name was Pasteurella haemolytica.
infection: coordinate IM with PASTEURELLACEAE INFECTIONS (IM) or PASTEURELLOSIS, PNEUMONIC (IM) or PNEUMONIA OF CALVES, ENZOOTIC (IM) if pertinent
Other names Pasteurella haemolytica; Pasteurella hemolytica