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Branhamella ovis
Branhamella ovis Branhamella ovis
Small to medium-sized grey colonies.
 
 
 
The same Blood Agar plate examined with transmitted light. There is a zone of beta-haemolysis under the colonies. This can only be seen if a colony is removed from the surface of the agar.
General characteristics: Gram-negative cocci. Catalase- and oxidase-positive. Does not attack sugars.
Microscopy:
© Department of Veterinary Disease Biology 2011
Faculty of Health and Medical Sciences - University of Copenhagen
Denmark