Mastitis: Staphylococcus aureus Diagnostic Aid

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Staphylococcus aureus is a coagulase-positive bacteria, which is a general name for a class of bacteria that are small, round, and gram-positive. Staph. aureus is a contagious pathogen, which is transmitted from infected glands or teats during the milking process. It is a major cause of chronic or recurring clinical mastitis infections in dairy cattle and is believed to be the most significant contagious mastitis pathogen