New found bacteria responsible for lung disease in pigs

Research carried out by Australian scientist has produced surprising results linking a newly found bacteria to be the cause of lung disease in pigs. The new bacteria has been introduced as Glaesserella australis. Glaesserella australis on blood plate with Staphylococcus aureus displaying satellitism. Photo: The University of Queensland The new bacteria, Glaesserella australis, is relatively new in the bacteria family. It was discovered at the same time as the closest known relative to